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Using Rhythm Strips for Interpreting
EKGs
Electrocardiograms
(EKGs) are used to measure heart rates, palpitations
and rhythms. These are all transmitted to the EKG
machine via electrodes that are attached to the
body. Monitoring the rhythm of the heart can help
detect medical problems such as arrhythmia, impending
heart attacks, coronary artery disease and heart
valve disease.
EKG rhythm strips
are generally used when the normal EKG does not
produce desired results. Initially, with a normal
EKG, 10 to 12 electrodes are placed at various points
on your body. The electrodes are attached to wires,
called leads, which are attached to the EKG machine.
Most EKGs take only 10 minutes or so to complete,
however, when an EKG rhythm strip is used, the visit
could be longer.
EKG
rhythm strips are used for interpreting more precise
results. Rhythm strips are especially useful in
patients who have reported very fast or very slow
heartbeats. EKG strips can be used to measure your
heart’s patterns for a full minute or even
longer.
Your cardiovascular specialist
will look at and interpret your EKG rhythms and
inform you as to whether or not your condition needs
further evaluation.
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