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Understanding ECG Devices
Introduction
An electrocardiogram (ECG) device is a medical tool used to measure the electrical activity of the heart. It helps in diagnosing various heart conditions such as arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac abnormalities.
How Does It Work?
An ECG device records the electrical impulses generated by the heart via electrodes attached to the skin. These impulses are then displayed as waves on a monitor or printed on paper, allowing doctors to assess heart function.
Types of ECG Devices
- Resting ECG – Measures heart activity while the patient is at rest.
- Stress ECG – Conducted during physical exertion (e.g., treadmill test) to evaluate heart function under stress.
- Holter Monitor – A portable device that records heart activity for 24-48 hours.
- Event Monitor – Used for longer monitoring periods, triggered by symptoms.
- Wearable ECG Devices – Smart devices (e.g., smartwatches) that continuously monitor heart rhythm.
Indications for ECG
- Chest pain or suspected heart attack
- Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
- Assessment of pacemaker function
- Screening before surgery
- Monitoring heart disease progression
Limitations of ECGs
- Can only detect heart conditions at the time of recording
- May require further tests (e.g., echocardiogram, blood tests) for a comprehensive diagnosis
If you have symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, or persistent chest discomfort, consult a doctor for an ECG test.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines on ECG Interpretation
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/electrocardiogram-ecg-or-ekg
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.108.191095
- https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/affiliates/mwa/kansas-city/kc-cardiac-and-stroke-symposium/2020-event-documents/cardiac-presentations/2-ecg-hockstad.pdf?la=en
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.108.191098
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19281932/
2. European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on Arrhythmias and ECG Monitoring
- https://www.escardio.org/static-file/Escardio/Guidelines/Documents/ehaa612.pdf
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/36/41/2793/2293363
- https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/extended-monitoring-detects-more-arrhythmias-in-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000549
- https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(23)02246-4/fulltext
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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