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Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation

Guidelines on interpreting ECGs.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
CardiologyEmergency MedicineGeneral Practice

Clinical Guidelines

NICE CKS: Palpitations - Diagnosis and Assessment
National
NICE guideline CG109: Transient loss of consciousness (blackouts) in adults
National
NICE Quality Standard QS71: Initial assessment – 12-lead electrocardiogram
National
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Local
2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
Local
2017 International Criteria for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes: Consensus Statement
Local
2017 International Criteria for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes: Consensus Statement
Local
2017 International Criteria for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes: Consensus Statement
Local

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