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Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a tool used to visualize the electricity that flows through the heart. It is preferred by other doctors as EKG to lessen the confusion  between ECG and EEG, which stands for Electroencephalogram. It is used to check for the rhythm of your heart that could indicate whether it is normal or abnormal. It’s a non-invasive procedure wherein electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest and on the limbs to measure the electrical Basic Concepts Conduction System of the Heart  1. Sino-Atrial (SA) Node SA Node is  a cell that’s found within the right atrium of the heart. Electrical conduction begins here in the SA node.  2. Atrio-Ventricular (AV) Node  As the conduction starts in the SA node, it goes directly to the AV node which is located within the border of the right atrium and the right ventricle. The AV node is known as the “gate-keeper” of the heart as it decides what impulse to send through. That being said, if the SA node sends a weak impulse due to a block for example between the 2 nodes, the AV node can conduct its impulse. 3. Bundle of His  A lso known as atrioventricular bundle, are cardiac muscle fibers that conduct electrical impulses received from the AV node and bifurcate into two separate cells (one to the left and the other to the right) which is referred to as Left and Right Bundle Branches.  4. Purkinje Fibers As the left and right bundle branches extend towards the apex of the heart, they will then be terme...

Have you ever been curious about the meaning of all the wavy lines on an ECG report? Generally, a succession of waveforms representing various phases of the cardiac cycle makes up an electrocardiogram or ECG report. These waves represent the electrical impulses of your heart as they contract and rest. Knowing how to read an ECG report is crucial as the results may indicate some abnormalities and chronic heart conditions which require immediate treatment. It might appear difficult to understand and complicated initially, but with some information, it is simple to understand. Below we will learn how to study an ECG report and how to check if it is normal. Did you know that your heart is essentially an electrical pump? Your heart relies on a steady stream of electrical impulses to pump blood throughout your body. An ECG report provides a detailed interpretation of these electrical signals, helping healthcare professionals to diagnose and monitor a range of heart conditions including arrhythmias and heart attacks. They can also monitor the effectiveness of treatments and track changes in a patient's heart health over time. During this non-invasive test, small electrodes are placed on your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes detect the electrical signals generated by your heart with each beat and transmit them to a machine that records the data. The resulting report is a graphical representation of these signals, showing the electrical activity of your heart over time. Read...

Tests An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) can detect the extra beats and identify the pattern and source. An ECG is a quick and painless test to record the heart's electrical activity. Sticky patches (electrodes) are placed on the chest and sometimes the arms and legs. Wires connect the electrodes to a computer, which displays the test results. An ECG can show if the heart is beating too fast, too slow or not at all. If you don't have PVCs very often, a standard ECG may not detect them. Your health care provider may ask you to use a portable ECG device at home to obtain more information about your heartbeats. Portable ECG devices include: • Holter monitor. This portable ECG device can be worn for a day or more to record the heart's activity during daily activities. Some personal devices, such as smartwatches, offer portable ECG monitoring. Ask your health care provider if this is an option for you. • Event monitor. This portable ECG device is intended to be worn for up to 30 days or until you have an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) or symptoms. You usually press a button when symptoms occur. But some monitors automatically sense the irregular heartbeats and then start recording. Your health care provider may also recommend an exercise stress test. This test often involves walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike while an ECG is done. An exercise stress test can help determine whether exercise triggers your PVCs. Treatment Most people with premature ventricular ...

ECG and EKG are different abbreviations for the same test, called an electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram is a test to measure how the electricity in a person’s heart is functioning. People may also refer to an electrocardiogram as an electrocardiograph. According to the Healthcare professionals perform EKGs to look for certain issues with a person’s heart. EKGs are painless, and involve a doctor attaching sensors to a person’s skin to measure electrical impulses. Read on to learn more about EKGs, including how to prepare for one and what the results mean. Share on Pinterest Clary Estes/Offset An EKG is a diagnostic test that a healthcare professional uses to measure the electrical activity of a person’s heart. Electrical impulses travel through a person’s heart as it beats. These electrical impulses cause the heart to contract, pushing blood around the body. A healthcare professional uses an EKG to measure these electrical impulses and check to see if a person’s heart is working correctly. EKGs look for issues with a person’s heart rhythm. A healthcare professional can use an EKG to collect information about: • the sinoatrial or sinus node, which is the part of the heart that triggers it to beat • the atrioventricular node • the nerve conduction pathways in the heart • the rate and rhythm of the heart • the size or thickness of certain chambers of the heart An EKG can help a healthcare professional to diagnose various conditions, such as: • blocked blood vessels • caus...

Kainat is an aspiring future doctor currently in 4th year of medical school with more than 2 years as a writer for health and wellness. Throughout her medical school, she has participated in different campaigns and programs geared toward health education.She also has a knack for medical research and has worked with different researchers throughout her tenure in medical school. Her work has been published in reputable journals. To perform an EKG, a healthcare provider will place devices called electrodes on your skin that will record the heart's electrical activity. Any healthcare provider trained in EKGs can perform the test. This can include doctors, nurses, and technicians. If you undergo an EKG at the hospital, a cardiologist (heart doctor) will usually review the test results for any abnormal findings. • • Cardiomyopathy, a condition that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood • Coronary artery disease, when arteries become hardened so blood cannot properly pump • • • Heart valve diseases, conditions that affect any of the four heart valves • Congenital heart defects, an abnormal development of the heart before birth • Resting EKG: This measures the heart's electrical activity as you are lying down. The test takes anywhere from one to five minutes to complete. • Exercise EKG: With this, your heart's electrical activity is measured while you are physically active. Most often, they will have you ride an exercise bike. As they monitor you with the EKG, they will pro...

A Holter monitor is a type of heart monitor that records your heart’s activity over 24 or 48 hours. If you have an irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations, but an EKG didn’t detect anything, a cardiac monitor can help diagnose the problem. You wear the Holter monitor while you do your daily activities. Your provider discusses the results with you. Overview What is a Holter monitor? A Holter monitor is a wearable device and type of This monitor is: • Small, about the size of a cellphone. • Battery operated. • Equipped with wires and electrodes (small patches) that stick to your skin. A Holter monitor records your heart’s electrical activity for 24 or 48 hours. While you wear it, you continue to do your regular daily activities. The Holter monitor is named for Dr. Norman J. Holter, who created it in the 1950s. Does wearing a Holter monitor hurt? No, wearing a Holter monitor isn’t painful. Who needs a Holter monitor? You may need a Holter monitor if you have an inconclusive Maybe you saw your doctor because of signs of a heart rhythm problem — like your heart is racing or fluttering. Or you had unexplained fainting. Your provider decided to do an EKG to find the problem. But the EKG only records your heart for a short period. Heart symptoms don’t always happen while you’re in the provider’s office. If the EKG doesn’t tell your provider what they need to know, a Holter monitor can help. It gathers more information about your heart’s activity. You wear it for a full day or tw...

Getty Cardiac stress tests look at how your heart reacts to the stress of an increased workload. There are several types of cardiac stress tests. But basically, the stress can come from two different stimuli—exercise or medicines. Exercise stress tests are the most common type. Doctors use chemical stress tests with medicines when people aren’t able to exercise. The standard test is an ECG—or electrocardiogram—stress test. An ECG stress test monitors your heart’s electrical activity during exercise. Medical staff will also monitor your blood pressure and breathing. The exercise stress comes from walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike. In a chemical test, the stress comes from a medicine that stimulates the heart. Chemical stress tests use heart imaging along with an ECG. The imaging is necessary because stress changes from drugs may not be detectable by ECG alone. Items in the Interpretation There are several things doctors look at and use in their interpretation of heart stress test results. These items include: • Baseline ECG: This is a recording of your heart’s electrical activity at rest. Doctor’s look for any abnormalities that show up without any stress. This may include changes in rhythm or rate with shifts in position, such as sitting, standing or lying. • ECG changes: There are specific changes in the heart’s activity that can tell doctors about your heart health. When they are present during stress, it may mean your heart muscle isn’t getting enough...

A Holter monitor is a type of heart monitor that records your heart’s activity over 24 or 48 hours. If you have an irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations, but an EKG didn’t detect anything, a cardiac monitor can help diagnose the problem. You wear the Holter monitor while you do your daily activities. Your provider discusses the results with you. Overview What is a Holter monitor? A Holter monitor is a wearable device and type of This monitor is: • Small, about the size of a cellphone. • Battery operated. • Equipped with wires and electrodes (small patches) that stick to your skin. A Holter monitor records your heart’s electrical activity for 24 or 48 hours. While you wear it, you continue to do your regular daily activities. The Holter monitor is named for Dr. Norman J. Holter, who created it in the 1950s. Does wearing a Holter monitor hurt? No, wearing a Holter monitor isn’t painful. Who needs a Holter monitor? You may need a Holter monitor if you have an inconclusive Maybe you saw your doctor because of signs of a heart rhythm problem — like your heart is racing or fluttering. Or you had unexplained fainting. Your provider decided to do an EKG to find the problem. But the EKG only records your heart for a short period. Heart symptoms don’t always happen while you’re in the provider’s office. If the EKG doesn’t tell your provider what they need to know, a Holter monitor can help. It gathers more information about your heart’s activity. You wear it for a full day or tw...

Kainat is an aspiring future doctor currently in 4th year of medical school with more than 2 years as a writer for health and wellness. Throughout her medical school, she has participated in different campaigns and programs geared toward health education.She also has a knack for medical research and has worked with different researchers throughout her tenure in medical school. Her work has been published in reputable journals. To perform an EKG, a healthcare provider will place devices called electrodes on your skin that will record the heart's electrical activity. Any healthcare provider trained in EKGs can perform the test. This can include doctors, nurses, and technicians. If you undergo an EKG at the hospital, a cardiologist (heart doctor) will usually review the test results for any abnormal findings. • • Cardiomyopathy, a condition that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood • Coronary artery disease, when arteries become hardened so blood cannot properly pump • • • Heart valve diseases, conditions that affect any of the four heart valves • Congenital heart defects, an abnormal development of the heart before birth • Resting EKG: This measures the heart's electrical activity as you are lying down. The test takes anywhere from one to five minutes to complete. • Exercise EKG: With this, your heart's electrical activity is measured while you are physically active. Most often, they will have you ride an exercise bike. As they monitor you with the EKG, they will pro...

Getty Cardiac stress tests look at how your heart reacts to the stress of an increased workload. There are several types of cardiac stress tests. But basically, the stress can come from two different stimuli—exercise or medicines. Exercise stress tests are the most common type. Doctors use chemical stress tests with medicines when people aren’t able to exercise. The standard test is an ECG—or electrocardiogram—stress test. An ECG stress test monitors your heart’s electrical activity during exercise. Medical staff will also monitor your blood pressure and breathing. The exercise stress comes from walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike. In a chemical test, the stress comes from a medicine that stimulates the heart. Chemical stress tests use heart imaging along with an ECG. The imaging is necessary because stress changes from drugs may not be detectable by ECG alone. Items in the Interpretation There are several things doctors look at and use in their interpretation of heart stress test results. These items include: • Baseline ECG: This is a recording of your heart’s electrical activity at rest. Doctor’s look for any abnormalities that show up without any stress. This may include changes in rhythm or rate with shifts in position, such as sitting, standing or lying. • ECG changes: There are specific changes in the heart’s activity that can tell doctors about your heart health. When they are present during stress, it may mean your heart muscle isn’t getting enough...