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Reason For Palpitations Despite Normal ECG And Blood Tests?
i am having palpitations all day every day for about 4 weeks now. I have a health anxiety disorder. I have been to the doctors on several occasions they did an ecg well 5 an say all is fine had blood tests all are also fine. But i am very scared why wont they stop happening.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Standard ECG records the electrical activity of the heart, for a few seconds. It can detect the arrhythmia occurring during that time only. If the episode occurs randomly or precipitated by a specific activity like exercise, one needs Holter or event monitor. Holter records for days; Event monitor for weeks / Holter records continuously / Event monitor only at certain times .
You need to see a cardiologist
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Standard ECG records the electrical activity of the heart, for a few seconds. It can detect the arrhythmia occurring during that time only. If the episode occurs randomly or precipitated by a specific activity like exercise, one needs Holter or event monitor. Holter records for days; Event monitor for weeks / Holter records continuously / Event monitor only at certain times .
You need to see a cardiologist
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
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