HOSPITAL - DOCTORS' ABILITY TO INTERPRET ECGS

Authors

  • M Tahir Khattak

Abstract

ABSTRACT
The electrocardiogram is an important part of the patient's clinical assessment. A correct
interpretation of the ECG is essential for a proper evaluation, as important management decisions
may need to be taken based on the ECG findings. This study was carried out to assess the ability of
hospital-doctors' to interpret ECG's reflecting common clinical conditions. Overall senior
physicians performed better than their junior colleagues. Efforts need to be made to train the junior
doctors in electrocardiography as they are at the fore-front in dealing with acute cardiac and medical
emergencies.

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Khattak, M. T. (1992). HOSPITAL - DOCTORS’ ABILITY TO INTERPRET ECGS. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 5(1), 15–18. Retrieved from https://demo.ayubmed.edu.pk/jamc/index.php/jamc/article/view/4721