Gastroesophageal reflux disease electrocardiogram
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
There are no ECG findings associated with GERD. However, EKG can be performed to exclude the cardiac causes of chest pain that can be presented in cases of atypical GERD.
Electrocardiogram
- There are no ECG findings associated with GERD. However, EKG can be performed in cases of GERD that present with atypical chest pain that can mimic angina pectoris pain.[1]
- EKG performed to exclude the cardiac causes of chest pain.
References
- ↑ Katz PO, Gerson LB, Vela MF (2013). "Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease". Am J Gastroenterol. 108 (3): 308–28, quiz 329. doi:10.1038/ajg.2012.444. PMID 23419381.