EKG in Southlake, TX
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Contact UsWhat Is An EKG?
If you are experiencing symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat, your provider may request an EKG or electrocardiogram. An EKG is a diagnostic test to check your heart activity. An EKG can identify various conditions affecting your heart and blood vessels. At Abundant Family Care in Southlake, TX, we take heart conditions very seriously and offer electrocardiograms as a noninvasive way to assess the health of your heart. Dr. Heldridge and his team can utilize an EKG to detect an arrhythmia or a heart attack, check for clogged arteries, or assess a pacemaker.
What Should I Expect With An EKG?
An EKG is a noninvasive procedure to test your heart function. During your test, Dr. Heldridge will attach electrodes to your body at different sites to record various angles of the heart. The procedure requires no downtime or aftercare and takes about ten minutes to complete. The EKG can detect numerous abnormalities, such as:
- High or low electrolyte levels
- Abnormal heart structure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Hypertrophy
- Signs of a previous heart attack
- Cardiomegaly
- Coronary artery disease
- Arrhythmia
- Aortic aneurysms
After your EKG, your results will be available immediately, and Dr. Heldridge can review them with you. Depending on the results, you may be prescribed medications, encouraged to make lifestyle modifications, or referred to a cardiologist for further evaluation. After leaving our Southlake, TX office, you can go about your regular routine.
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Maintaining overwell wellness starts with a healthy heart. When heart conditions are caught early, they can be easily managed and treatment can be personalized to your needs. Whether you are struggling with an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or chest pain, Abundant Family Care can help. If you would like to learn more about how Dr. Heldridge can use an EKG to diagnose heart conditions or to schedule an appointment, you can contact our Southlake, TX office today.