| Chest radiographs, pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, and echocardiograms were interpreted without knowledge of other data. |
| Standard electrocardiograms and echocardiograms were normal in all patients. |
| General clinicians and junior paediatricians may have little experience of interpreting paediatric electrocardiograms. |
| Monitoring electrocardiograms is useful in many in-hospital clinical situations a well as in everyday activities. |
| Your child's cardiologist may use tools like X-rays, electrocardiograms, or echocardiograms to monitor the defect and the effects of treatment. |
| However, changes may be subtle and primary care physicians' lack of skill in interpreting electrocardiograms may mean that referral for specialist opinion is still required. |
