Electrocardiogram and their importance.

An electrocardiogram is a painless, non-invasive test to diagnose many common heart problems in people of all ages. This can determine all the following problems:

  • Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmias).
  • Coronary Artery Disease is where blocked or narrowed arteries in your heart are causing chest pain or a heart attack.
  • Detection of a previous heart attack or one that is in progress.
  • Assess how well certain heart disease treatments such as a pacemaker are working

You may also be required to have an ECG if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness, itations
  • dizziness, lightheadedness or confusion
  • Heart palpitations
  • Rapid pulse
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness, fatigue, or a decline in ability to take exercise

If your symptoms tend to come and go, they may not be captured during a standard ECG recording. In this case your doctor may recommend a Holter monitor. This is a small, wearable device that records a continuous ECG, usually for 24 hours to give a more indepth study.

If your doctor finds any problems on your ECG, they may order additional tests to see if treatment is necessary.

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