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What do heart tests tell us?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

So cardiomyopathies, valve problems, myocarditis and previous heart attacks all cause a problem with the pumping function of the heart. Some patients with pacemakers and metal prosthesis can’t be exposed to such strong magnetic fields. Are there any other easier tests that can tell you about the heart as a pump?

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46 year old with chest pain develops a wide complex rhythm -- see many examples

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. Automatic activity refers to enhanced pacemaking function (typically from a non sinus node source), for example atrial tachycardia. Possible mechanisms of ventricular arrhythmias elicited by ischemia followed by reperfusion.

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Why is ECG machine use? What diseases can EKG monitor detect?

Wellnest

Poor blood supply Ischemia, or inadequate blood supply to the heart, is an abnormality that can be detected in an ECG test. ECG tests can also show previous heart attacks. An ECG machine is able to detect other abnormalities of the heart as well, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or overly thick heart muscles.

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American College of Cardiology (ACC24) Show Preview: Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All

DAIC

Rapid Fire Challenging Structural Heart Imaging Cases with Heart Team Panel; Follow-up of Pacemakers and ICDS for the Non-electrophysiologist; The Real Reasons Your Patient with Heart Failure was Readmitted: Noncardiac Comorbidities, Geriatric Syndromes and Social Determinants of Health; and Death by a Thousand Cuts!