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What is an EKG?
If you have been experiencing chest pain, shortness
of breath, dizziness or heart palpitations you are
likely be referred for an electrocardiogram (EKG)
by your doctor. An EKG is a quick and safe way to
determine if a heart attack is occurring. If your
doctor thinks your symptoms are life threatening,
you will most likely be referred to the nearest
Emergency Room for further evaluation. If your doctor
does not think your symptoms indicate a life-threatening
situation, you may be asked to make an appointment
with an EKG specialist
for further observation.
An EKG
is a very simple and painless procedure. Patients
are instructed to lie face up on an examination
table while electrodes are strategically placed
at various points on their body. The electrodes
are attached to cables and the cables are attached
to the EKG machine.
The electrodes send electronic impulses to the machine
and results in a printed graph, which is a picture
of your heart function. The procedure usually takes
about 15 to 20 minutes but may require a longer
visit if the technician needs additional testing
data. A stress test is a normal EKG procedure that
requires the patient perform moderate exercise while
recording heart rhythms.
Most EKGs are performed in a critical care facility,
telemetry or any place that a particular patient
needs to be monitored. EKGs can help your doctor
determine the status of your heart health. By graphing
the electrical impulses of the heart, doctors and
other trained medical staff are able to see the
presence of any abnormalities. The EKG
recording often reveals the scars of past heart
attacks and other heart damage. Although the test
cannot predict future heart attacks or other heart
problems, a combination of family history and additional
examinations may give your doctor a good idea of
what to expect.
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