EKG and Chest Pain: What to Expect During the Test

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• EKG Basics: An EKG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity of your heart.
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• Purpose: Detects heart attacks, arrhythmias, and other heart conditions.
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• Electrode Placement: Electrodes are placed on the arms, legs, and chest.
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• Test Duration: Typically takes about 5-10 minutes.
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• Chest Pain: EKG helps determine if chest pain is heart-related.
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• ST-Segment: ST-segment elevation can indicate a heart attack.
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• T-Wave: T-wave abnormalities can indicate ischemia or other issues.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Question 1: What does an EKG primarily record?
   1. The physical size of the heart
   2. The electrical activity of the heart
   3. The blood flow rate
   4. The valve positions
2. Question 2: Where are electrodes typically placed during an EKG?
   1. Head, neck, and abdomen
   2. Arms, legs, and chest
   3. Only on the chest
   4. Only on the arms and legs
3. Question 3: How long does an EKG test usually take?
   1. 30-45 minutes
   2. 5-10 minutes
   3. 1-2 hours
   4. 15-20 minutes
4. Question 4: What might ST-segment elevation on an EKG indicate?
   1. Normal heart function
   2. A heart attack
   3. A valve defect
   4. A lung problem
5. Question 5: What is one potential cause of chest pain that an EKG can help identify?
   1. Muscle strain
   2. Heart-related issues
   3. Acid reflux
   4. Anxiety
6. Question 6: What can abnormalities in the T-wave indicate?
   1. Strong heart muscle
   2. Ischemia
   3. Perfect heart rhythm
   4. High blood pressure
7. Question 7: Which of the following is NOT a primary use of an EKG?
   1. Detecting heart attacks
   2. Detecting arrhythmias
   3. Measuring lung capacity
   4. Detecting other heart conditions