Here is my systematic interpretation of this 12-lead ECG:
ECG Interpretation
Patient/Technical Details
- ID: 4000070 | Date: 23-04-2026, 03:58:08
- Settings: 0.5–100 Hz, 25 mm/s, 10 mm/mV (standard)
- All 12 leads present: I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1–V6
Systematic Analysis
1. Rate
The paper speed is 25 mm/s. Counting R-R intervals across visible leads suggests a rate of approximately 60–80 bpm (normal range). The rhythm appears regular.
2. Rhythm
P waves appear present before each QRS complex in limb leads, suggesting sinus rhythm.
3. Axis
- Lead I: appears predominantly positive
- Lead II: appears positive
- aVF: appears positive
→ Suggests normal electrical axis (approximately 0–90°)
4. P waves
Appear present and upright in leads I and II — morphologically normal, suggesting normal sinus node origin. P wave duration appears within normal limits.
5. PR Interval
Appears within normal range (~120–200 ms).
6. QRS Complex
- Duration appears narrow (<120 ms) — no evident bundle branch block
- R-wave progression in precordial leads (V1–V6): needs careful review; the image orientation makes precise measurement difficult, but R waves appear to progress from V1 to V5/V6
7. ST Segments & T Waves
- The image quality and paper fold lines make fine ST analysis difficult
- No grossly obvious ST elevation or depression is apparent in the visible leads
- T waves appear generally upright in lateral leads
8. QT Interval
Cannot be precisely measured from this image, but QRS appears narrow.
Impression
Sinus rhythm, ~60–80 bpm, normal axis, no gross ST-elevation or bundle branch block identified on visual inspection.
⚠️ Important Limitations
- Image quality: The ECG is photographed at an angle with paper folds crossing several leads — precise interval measurement and subtle ST/T-wave changes cannot be reliably assessed.
- Rotation: The paper is rotated ~90° in the photo, making lead-by-lead analysis more challenging.
- Clinical context: Time-stamped at 03:58 AM — if this is an emergency tracing, clinical correlation (symptoms, prior ECGs, troponins) is essential.
- This interpretation does not replace formal machine or physician read — if there is clinical concern (chest pain, syncope, arrhythmia), the tracing should be reviewed by a cardiologist with a printed copy.
If you can share additional clinical details (patient symptoms, age, reason for ECG), I can provide more targeted interpretation.