If you have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, you may be at risk for problems regarding arteries throughout your body, as well. For example, the arteries leading to your brain, kidneys, arms, and legs can narrow, block, or form blood clots, causing strokes and other problems. Your healthcare provider may send you to a […]
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Electrocardiograms
An electrocardiogram, also known as EKG or ECG, records your heart’s electrical activity. This offers healthcare providers information regarding your heart’s rhythm and rate, as well as diagnosing a range of heart conditions. Sensing electrodes, small adhesive patches with wires connected to a monitor, are placed on your skin in the chest, arm, and leg […]