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An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of bradycardia. An upright P wave in leads I, II, and aVL, and a negative P wave in lead aVR, indicates a sinus origin of the bradycardia. It is vital to exclude other causes of bradyarrhythmias such as AV block. | |||
==Electrocardiogram== | ==Electrocardiogram== | ||
===Resting EKG=== | ===Resting EKG=== | ||
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Overview
An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of bradycardia. An upright P wave in leads I, II, and aVL, and a negative P wave in lead aVR, indicates a sinus origin of the bradycardia. It is vital to exclude other causes of bradyarrhythmias such as AV block.
Electrocardiogram
Resting EKG
The heart rate is < 60 beats per minute.
24 Hour Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Monitoring
The diagnosis is usually made with the help of a 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) or telemetry.