Who may present somatic tremors in an EKG?

Somatic tremors on an EKG are typically caused by involuntary muscle movements, which can be most prominently seen in individuals with neurological conditions that affect muscle control. A person with Parkinson's Disease, for instance, often exhibits tremors that originate from the disease itself, leading to muscle rigidity and involuntary movements. These tremors can introduce artifacts into the EKG tracing, making it appear as if there are irregularities in the heart's activity when, in fact, it is the movement of the body that is causing the changes.

While other conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes can lead to abnormal EKG results, they do not typically cause somatic tremors. Instead, these conditions might create distinct pathologies affecting the heart's electrical activity due to underlying cardiovascular problems. Thus, the phenomenon of somatic tremors most directly relates to the tremors seen in patients with neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease.