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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Gastrointestinal varices electrocardiogram

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Overview

Overview

Electrocardiogram (EKG) in case of variceal bleeding after rupture may show sinus tachycardia.

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Electrocardiogram in case of variceal bleeding after rupture may show sinus tachycardia.

EKG showing sinus tachycardia in case of gastrointestinal bleeding, source: wikipedia.org

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]