Low voltage on the 12-lead ECG: A warning sign

Nurse Pract. 2020 Sep;45(9):33-40. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000694724.36132.29.

Abstract

A 12-lead ECG showing low voltage should be a red flag to providers; it can be caused by several serious conditions. This clinical case describes how an NP correctly treated a patient with low voltage on an ECG by discerning and managing the underlying causes.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Electrocardiography / nursing*
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Humans
  • Nurse Practitioners*
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance