Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder01:30

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

1.4K
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
1.4K
Electrocardiogram01:29

Electrocardiogram

10.0K
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a critical diagnostic tool that records the electrical signals produced by the heart during each heartbeat. This recording is achieved through electrodes placed strategically on the arms, legs, and chest. The electrocardiograph amplifies these signals and produces 12 distinct tracings, offering a comprehensive understanding of the heart's electrical activity.
Three major waveforms are present in a typical ECG recording: the P wave, the QRS complex, and...
10.0K
Dysrhythmias V: Evaluating Dysrhythmias01:30

Dysrhythmias V: Evaluating Dysrhythmias

428
Dysrhythmias, also known as arrhythmias, are disturbances in the heart's rhythm that range from benign to life-threatening. A thorough evaluation is crucial for appropriate management and involves a comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests.Medical HistorySymptoms: Collect detailed information on palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest pain, and fatigue. Note their onset, frequency, and triggers.Previous Cardiac Issues: Document any history of heart...
428
Holter Monitor: 24-Hour Monitoring01:23

Holter Monitor: 24-Hour Monitoring

5.8K
Holter monitoring is a continuous electrocardiography (ECG) recording that tracks the heart's electrical activity over an extended period, generally 24 to 48 hours. This noninvasive diagnostic tool detects irregular heart rhythms that may not be captured during a standard ECG performed in a clinical setting.DeviceThe Holter monitor is a portable, small device connected to several electrodes on the patient's chest. These electrodes detect the heart's electrical signals and transmit them to the...
5.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An important caveat to Evans' Rule for pediatric left ventricular hypertrophy.

The American journal of emergency medicine·2026
Same author

Significant Congenital Cardiovascular Malformations and Falling Birth Rates: The Nevada Experience.

Pediatric cardiology·2026
Same author

Embedding Fetal Cardiologists in Maternal-Fetal-Medicine Clinics and Near Universal State-Wide Detection of Critical Cardiovascular Malformations: The Nevada Experience.

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine·2025
Same author

Isomeric Bodily Situs in the Era of Universal Prenatal Detection: Highlighting Computed Tomographic Findings in Those with Complex Cardiovascular Malformations.

Pediatric cardiology·2025
Same author

Interrupted Inferior Caval Vein in the Era of High Prenatal Detection Highlighting Postnatal Computed Tomographic Findings in Those Without Complex Cardiac Malformations.

Pediatric cardiology·2025
Same author

Fontan-Associated Liver Disease: A Single-Center's Experience With Transvenous Hepatic Biopsy and Shear-Wave Elastography.

World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 6, 2026

Using Brain Activation nir-HEG/Q-EEG and Execution Measures CPTs in a ADHD Assessment Protocol
13:09

Using Brain Activation nir-HEG/Q-EEG and Execution Measures CPTs in a ADHD Assessment Protocol

Published on: April 1, 2018

9.7K

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder screening electrocardiograms: a community-based perspective.

Shilpa A Shahani1, William N Evans, Gary A Mayman

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2040 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 402, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, USA.

Pediatric Cardiology
|October 22, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Screening electrocardiograms (EKGs) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications rarely lead to changes in patient management. In a community cardiology setting, only 0.14% of cases showed altered management due to EKG findings.

More Related Videos

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
05:48

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients

Published on: June 12, 2020

5.4K
Event Related Potentials ERPs and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
10:02

Event Related Potentials ERPs and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

Published on: March 12, 2020

16.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Using Brain Activation nir-HEG/Q-EEG and Execution Measures CPTs in a ADHD Assessment Protocol
13:09

Using Brain Activation nir-HEG/Q-EEG and Execution Measures CPTs in a ADHD Assessment Protocol

Published on: April 1, 2018

9.7K
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
05:48

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients

Published on: June 12, 2020

5.4K
Event Related Potentials ERPs and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
10:02

Event Related Potentials ERPs and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

Published on: March 12, 2020

16.7K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Screening electrocardiograms (EKGs) are sometimes used before administering attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications.
  • The necessity and impact of these screening EKGs are debated in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of screening EKGs in patients undergoing ADHD medication treatment.
  • To determine if screening EKGs led to further consultations or changes in patient management.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 691 screening EKGs performed over a 2-year period.
  • Analysis of EKG findings, subsequent consultations, and management alterations.
  • Comparison of demographic and electrocardiographic data between patients on and starting ADHD medications, stratified by stimulant vs. non-stimulant use.

Main Results:

  • 6.1% of patients required further consultation due to EKG findings like left-ventricular hypertrophy, arrhythmia, or prolonged QT interval.
  • Only 0.72% of patients were found to have cardiac disease.
  • Management was altered in only 0.14% of cases, with one patient discontinuing ADHD medication due to an arrhythmia.

Conclusions:

  • Screening EKGs in patients initiating or continuing ADHD medications have a low yield for identifying significant cardiac conditions.
  • The routine use of screening EKGs in this population infrequently results in changes to ADHD medication management.
  • Further cardiac consultation is rarely necessitated by screening EKG findings in patients treated for ADHD.