Common ECG & ECHO Findings – Public Awareness

 

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart and helps identify rhythm and heart-related problems.

Common ECG Findings
✅ Normal Sinus Rhythm – Normal heartbeat pattern.

⚠️ Fast Heart Rate (Tachycardia)

• Heart rate above 100 beats/minute.
• May occur due to fever, anxiety, dehydration, or heart disease.

⚠️ Slow Heart Rate (Bradycardia)

• Heart rate below 60 beats/minute.
• Can be normal in athletes but may indicate conduction problems.

⚠️ Irregular Heart Rhythm (Arrhythmia)

• Feeling of skipped beats, fluttering, or palpitations.
• May require medical evaluation.

⚠️ Signs of Reduced Blood Flow to the Heart

• May suggest coronary artery disease or heart attack.
• Immediate medical attention is needed if associated with chest pain.

⚠️ Heart Conduction Blocks

• Electrical signals travel abnormally through the heart.
• Some cases require monitoring or pacemaker treatment.

ECHO (Echocardiogram)

An ECHO uses ultrasound to create images of the heart's structure and function.

Common ECHO Findings
✅ Normal Heart Function

• Heart pumps blood effectively.

⚠️ Reduced Ejection Fraction (Weak Pumping)

• Heart muscle pumps less efficiently.
• Can indicate heart failure.

⚠️ Enlarged Heart Chambers

• May result from long-term high blood pressure or valve disease.

⚠️ Valve Problems

• Leaking valves (Regurgitation)
• Narrowed valves (Stenosis)
• May cause breathlessness, fatigue, or swelling.

⚠️ Thickened Heart Muscle

• Commonly associated with uncontrolled hypertension.

⚠️ Fluid Around the Heart

• May require urgent evaluation depending on severity.

When to Take ECG or ECHO Findings Seriously

Seek medical attention immediately if ECG or ECHO abnormalities are associated with:

• Chest pain
• Severe shortness of breath
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Sudden palpitations
• Unexplained dizziness
• Swelling of legs
• Symptoms suggestive of a heart attack or stroke

Health Message

Early detection saves lives. Regular ECG and ECHO evaluations can help identify heart problems before serious complications develop.

Heart Health Awareness Initiative by Velora - Perambalur Polyclinic Medical Centre. ❤️🏥