Electrocardiogram (EKG) knowledge and interpretation proficiency among healthcare professionals in Pakistan: a prospective cross-sectional study.
Zair HassanUsha KumariMaria WaseemUzair YaqoobMoiz SahitoSyeda Arshia ZehraNikhil ReddyMuneeb Ullah JanSalim SuraniAarash KhanPublished in: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) (2024)
This study demonstrates a lack of expertise and a poor understanding of EKG in HCPs of Pakistan. The low level of EKG knowledge and interpretation proficiency among HCPs may lead to diagnostic errors and poor patient outcomes. Therefore, efforts should be made to improve EKG education and training among HCPs in Pakistan.