Electrocardiography – EKG articles from across Nature Portfolio

In this pilot study, the authors detected specific brain regions that can be precisely targeted with transcranial magnetic stimulation to influence heart rate. The heart–brain coupling might serve as a readout to identify optimal individualized transcranial magnetic stimulation targets for depression.

Jin et al. develop a deep learning-based model for diagnosing arrhythmias based on a large-scale ECG dataset. The model demonstrates cardiologist-level accuracy and can potentially improve the efficiency and accuracy of ECG detection in remote and underdeveloped areas, offering a promising prospect for telemedicine.

A biodegradable pacemaker without external leads improves the safety of temporary cardiac pacing.

New imaging methods and biomarkers may help identify people who are at risk for heart disease but are overlooked by standard risk assessments.

New drugs and more focused therapy might cut down on atrial fibrillation and reduce the incidence of stroke.