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Results of other tests

Isa’s electrocardiogram (ECG) confirms that she has atrial fibrillation (see ECG below). For further information see Topic Loops below.
A copy of an ECG scan

Isa’s CT brain scan below shows a moderate sized cortical infarct in the left hemisphere.

A copy of Isa's CT brain scan

Isa’s carotid duplex shows minor atheroma only.


Topic Loops:

ECG labels:

Fluctuating baseline / fibrillation

A normal PQRST wave

Irregularly irregular

No ‘P’ wave preceding QRS

Page last reviewed: 07 Feb 2021