Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation

Guidelines on interpreting ECGs.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

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Clinical Guidelines

NICE CKS: Palpitations - Diagnosis and Assessment

NICE guideline CG109: Transient loss of consciousness (blackouts) in adults

NICE Quality Standard QS71: Initial assessment – 12-lead electrocardiogram

2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes

2017 International Criteria for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes: Consensus Statement

2017 International Criteria for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes: Consensus Statement

2017 International Criteria for Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Athletes: Consensus Statement