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I have a heart check pen that reads single lead ecg. keeps saying wide qrs/ivcd. how reliable is this thing held hand to chest. qrs 13?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go to MD for ekg: I am not familiar with this particular instrument or with its accuracy.You should get a 12 lead EKG read out by a cardiologist for definitive diagnosis.

Answered 9/30/2016

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Single lead: A single lead system is primarily useful for rhythm. A QRS duration of 13ms is minimally increased(normal 12ms). You can't say much else from the device data.

Answered 10/6/2016

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