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Guide To An Electrocardiogram

When An Electrocardiogram Is Used 

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Electrocardiograms are used in many different situations. Sometimes they are administered as part of a routine checkup when an individual might be otherwise healthy. Doctors also use them in cases where heart or lung problems are suspected. This includes any instances where blocked arteries, an irregular heartbeat, or any other abnormalities are causing symptoms. When an individual has a heart attack, an electrocardiogram is often used to both confirm that it was a heart attack and to determine if it is still occurring. These tests can also detect heart and lung diseases. The reason is that these diseases may cause signs of low voltage on an electrocardiogram report. 

Some electrocardiograms involve exercise as part of the testing process. Thus, exercise-induced asthma and other breathing problems during physical activity might warrant the use of an electrocardiogram. They are also used to measure the success of surgical operations or monitor for changes in progressive diseases where doctors need to know if a patient is improving or getting worse. 

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