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An EKG is a graphical image of the electrical system of the heart. Heart attacks frequently cause changes in how electricity flows through the heart. Because of this, the changes can frequently be seen on an EKG after the heart attack has had time to heal.
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∙ 9y agoAn ECG can determine past heart attacks. It can also detect if a heart attack is imminent.
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What does a cardiogram show?
The cardiogram shows a heartbeat pattern that can be used to determine heart disorder. It is a also record of cardiovascular muscle activity (heart pumping action over a period of time). There are two spikes in a normal cardiogram. The electrical activity of the heart makes graphs of the conductivity. A trained doctor can interpret the patterns of the graphs and diagnose diorders of the heart.
What type of pattern will electro-cardiogram show for sudden cardiac arrest?
In sudden cardiac arrest elctro-cardiogram will show two types of patterns. One is straight line indicating that heart is stopped. Second is small vibration like pattern indicating ventricular fibrillation. You have to give intracardiac adrenaline in first and direct current shock in second.
What are the release dates for The Dr- Oz Show - 2009 The 1 Killer of Women Heart Attacks 1-3?
The Dr- Oz Show - 2009 The 1 Killer of Women Heart Attacks 1-3 was released on: USA: 16 September 2009
Is it good to take Vitamine E every day to prevent heart attack?
No, vitamin E is not good to take every day to prevent a heart attacks. There are studies that show there is no difference if the vitamin is taken each day to prevent heart attacks.
What is anterior infarction age undetermined?
It means there was injury to the front part of the heart sometime in past. ECG can show this because injured/scarred heart tissue does not conduct electrical impulse like normal heart tissue. This does not tell you how well the heart is functioning. An echocardiogram can show how well a heart still function after a previous infarction.
Does heartburn cause heart attacks?
There are no medical studies that show that hypertension can cause heartburn. However, many high blood pressure medications can cause heartburn.
How many people have heart disease in Australia?
3,000 people each day have a heart attack in the US (W.H. Howard, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P., How to protect your heart from your doctor)
What are the release dates for The Jerry Springer Show - 1991 Convict Attacks?
The Jerry Springer Show - 1991 Convict Attacks was released on: USA: 20 February 2007
Can a horse have a heart attack?
Yes horses can have heart attacks, it's just rare for people to witness them. Typically the horse will show no signs or pain until the event happens and once it does the horse typically collapses to the ground and trembles violently until it succumbs to the heart attack. Horses usually don't live through them.
How might an animal show its getting concerned when you are approaching it?
it attacks you.
What type of heart do mollusks have?
it has a heart shaped heart I'll show you
When was Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart created?
Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart was created in 1995.
