What is a normal ECG look like?

What is a normal ECG look like?

Characteristics. Share on Pinterest An EKG displays P Waves, T Waves, and the QRS Complex. A “normal” EKG is one that shows what is known as sinus rhythm. Sinus rhythm may look like a lot of little bumps, but each relays an important action in the heart.

What is an abnormal ECG reading?

An electrocardiogram (EKG) measures your heart's electrical activity. Sometimes an EKG abnormality is a normal variation of a heart's rhythm, which does not affect your health. Other times, an abnormal EKG can signal a medical emergency, such as a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or a dangerous arrhythmia.

What does an EKG test reveal?

Your doctor may suggest you get an electrocardiogram — also called an EKG or ECG — to check for signs of heart disease. It's a test that records the electrical activity of your ticker through small electrode patches that a technician attaches to the skin of your chest, arms, and legs.