Normal sinus rhythm

An ECG is a helpful aid in the diagnosis of heart disease. It records the electrical activity of the heart, giving the physician a picture of how the heart is functioning.

Normal sinus rhythm


Review Date: 10/15/2018
Reviewed By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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