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What Is A Holter Monitor?

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When I was first experiencing stress-related body issues, my doctor ordered an EKG. The electrocardiogram didn’t show anything abnormal, so my doctor ordered a twenty-four hour test called a Holter monitor. A Holter monitor is also known as an ambulatory electrocardiogram — it watches the electrical activity of your heart during your usual daily routine. The advantage of a longer test is that it has a better chance of detecting any abnormal heart activity during your day. Any heart problems may not show up during an EKG in the doctor’s office. Some people ONLY experience heart problems during certain activities, … Continue reading →

What Is An EKG?

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One of the things my body does when I’m feeling stressed is make me more aware of my heartbeat. It feels like my heart is thumping really hard! The first time I experienced the thumping sensation, I was in college. It was kind of frightening to feel like my heart was beating hard when I hadn’t been exercising or doing anything at all! My doctor ordered and EKG to see what was going on in there. An EKG (or ECG) is an electrocardiogram — a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. With every beat of your heart, … Continue reading →