How to support an adult with a learning disability to undergo an electrocardiogram

Michael Brown; Niall McKenna

doi:10.7748/ldp.2023.e2226

How to support an adult with a learning disability to undergo an electrocardiogram

Michael Brown^*
, Niall McKenna

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Abstract

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a routine clinical investigation undertaken to diagnose and monitor heart conditions. ECGs are needed for the identification and ongoing management of a range of health issues commonly experienced by people with learning disabilities. Additionally, some people with learning disabilities will have been prescribed antipsychotics and will therefore require cardiac monitoring. People with learning disabilities may require additional support before, during and after undergoing an ECG. This article explains how to support an adult with a learning disability to undergo an ECG.

Original language	English
Journal	Learning Disability Practice
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.2023.e2226
Publication status	Early online date - 10 Aug 2023

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How to support an adult with a learning disability to undergo an electrocardiogram

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