Electrocardiogram Features in Non-Cardiac Diseases: From Mechanisms to Practical Aspects


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Ceasovschih A., Sorodoc V., Covantsev S., Balta A., Uzokov J., Kaiser S. E., ...More

JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE, pp.1695-1719, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.2147/jmdh.s445549
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.1695-1719
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Despite the noteworthy advancements and the introduction of new technologies in diagnostic tools for cardiovascular disorders, the electrocardiogram (ECG) remains a reliable, easily accessible, and affordable tool to use. In addition to its crucial role in cardiac emergencies, ECG can be considered a very useful ancillary tool for the diagnosis of many non-cardiac diseases as well. In this narrative review, we aimed to explore the potential contributions of ECG for the diagnosis of non-cardiac diseases such as stroke, migraine, pancreatitis, Kounis syndrome, hypothermia, esophageal disorders, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary diseases, electrolyte disturbances, anemia, coronavirus disease 2019, different intoxications and pregnancy.