ECHO-ECG

Summary

This is a completely normal ECG report for an individual in sinus rhythm. No abnormalities are detected.

Detailed Breakdown of the Findings

1. Basic Rhythm:

   • Diagnosis: Sinus Rhythm. This is the normal, healthy rhythm of the heart where the electrical impulses originate from the sinus node, the heart's natural pacemaker. This is what you want to see.

2. Heart Rate:

   • HR: 62 bpm. This is a normal heart rate (typically normal is between 60-100 beats per minute). A rate of 62 bpm is excellent.

3. Intervals (Key Electrical Timing Measurements):

   • PR Interval: 144 ms. This is normal (normal range is usually 120-200 ms). It represents the time for an electrical impulse to travel from the atria to the ventricles.

   • QRS Duration: 92 ms. This is normal (normal is less than 100-120 ms). It represents the time for the ventricles to depolarize (contract).

   • QTc Interval: 398 ms. This is on the upper end of normal but generally considered within the normal range (typically <450 ms for men, <460 ms for women). It represents the total time for the ventricles to depolarize and repolarize. The report does not flag it as concerning.

4. Waveform Morphology:

   • The report does not mention any significant abnormalities in the shape of the P waves, QRS complexes, or T waves, which is consistent with a normal reading.

5. Overall Interpretation:

   • "Normal ECG". The automated analysis system has found no signs of ischemia (lack of blood flow), arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), hypertrophy (heart muscle thickening), or other common issues.

Important Context and Limitations

• "Interpretation made without knowing patient's gender": The QTc interval can be interpreted slightly differently based on gender. The fact that the machine didn't have this information means it used a standard calculation, but the result (398 ms) is well within a safe range for either sex.

• "Report Confirmed by:": This section is blank, which is the most critical piece of missing information. An automated report must always be reviewed and confirmed by a qualified physician (usually a cardiologist). The software is very good, but a human expert is essential for final validation, especially to check for subtle signs the computer might miss and to correlate the findings with the patient's symptoms and medical history.

Note: I would like to mention that I have had multiple ECGs—around 4 to 5 times. In every instance, the report was normal and confirmed no infarction.