Abstract
Excellence in recording and interpretation of electrocardiogram (ECG) is a necessity
for optimal electrocardiography. This includes data to properly interpret the ECG,
including data on age, gender, cardiovascular diagnosis, medications, abnormal laboratory
findings (eg, data on electrolytes), and the indications for the electrocardiogram.
The ECG needs to be performed by a qualified technician and interpreted by an experienced
physician.
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Publication History
Published online: December 24, 2020
Footnotes
Funding: None.
Conflict of Interest: None.
Authorship: Frank Marcus, MD came with the unique idea of this article. Muhammad Ajmal, MD wrote the draft under kind guidance of Dr. Marcus. Dr. Marcus edited and finalized the final manuscript.
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