An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a quick test that demonstrates how your heart's electrical activity operates. It is run in both routine health check-ups and emergency situations to detect a range of ...

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in one of the arteries in the lungs. It not only blocks blood flow in the lungs, but it can affect heart function by making the right side of the heart work ...

An EKG is used to monitor A-fib by measuring the heart’s electrical activity through electrodes on the chest, revealing distinct characteristics when a person has A-fib. Different types of A-fib, such ...