Electrocardiogram Features in Non-Cardiac Diseases: From Mechanisms to Practical Aspects
Alexandr Ceasovschih, Victorița Șorodoc, Serghei Covanţev, Anastasia Balta, Jamol Uzokov, Sérgio Kaiser, Abdallah Almaghraby, Cătălina Lionte, Cristian Stătescu, Radu Andy Sascău, Viviana Aursulesei, Raluca Ecaterina Haliga, Alexandra Stoica, Cristina Bologa, Ștefan Ailoaei, Yusuf Ziya Şener, Nicholas G. Kounis, Laurențiu Șorodoc
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.