EKG

Question 1

What is an ECG/EKG?

Answer 1

Electrocardiogram

Question 2

What is an Electrocardiogram used for?

Answer 2

Test to check the heartbeat by recording the electric signals in the heart

Question 3

How can ECG help?

Answer 3

diagnose heart attacks, arrhythmias, previous heart attacks, cause of chest pain, and if pacemakers and heart disease treatments effective

Question 4

Arrhythmias

Answer 4

Irregular heartbeats

Question 5

What signs can ECG show of chest pain?

Answer 5

blocked or narrow arteries

Question 6

When do you need EKG?

Answer 6

Chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, pounding, skipping, fluttering heartbeat, fast pulse, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, reduced ability to exercise

Question 7

Holter monitor

Answer 7

This small, portable ECG device is worn for a day or more to record the heart’s activity. You wear it at home and during daily activities

Question 8

Event monitor

Answer 8

This device is like a Holter monitor, but it records only at certain times for a few minutes at a time. It’s typically worn for about 30 days. You usually push a button when you feel symptoms. Some devices automatically record when an arrythmia occurs.

Question 9

Heart rate w EKG

Question 10

Heart rhythm w EKG

Question 11

Blood and oxygen supply to the heart w EKG

Question 12

Heart structure changes w EKG

Question 13

Echocardiogram

Answer 13

ultrasound of the heart

Question 14

When do you use an Echocardiogram?

Answer 14

When the EKG shows a change in the heartbeat, more testing may be needed.