what does abnormal ekg mean
An abnormal EKG can mean many things. Sometimes EKG abnormalities are a normal variation of a heartâs rhythm, which does not affect your health. Other times, an abnormal EKG can signal a medical emergency, such as a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or a dangerous arrhythmia. An EKG can determine if the heart is beating too fast or too slow. 2  Heart rhythm abnormalities. 3  A heart typically beats in a steady rhythm. 4  An EKG can reveal if the heart is beating out of rhythm or sequence. 5  Medication side effects.