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How long does a stress test take?

I'm going to have a stress test next week in the morning. How long should I expect this test to take?
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What is sinus arrhythmia?

My doctor told me that I have sinus arrhythmia, but didn't exactly explain to me what it is and how it was caused. Can you explain it to me?
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What tests will I have at my cardiology follow up?

I will have my cardiology follow-up next week, and this is after I had a bypass surgery. What tests will I have done at my cardiology follow up? And what would they look for?...
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Is ECG safe for children?

My son is 9 years old, and his doctor said that he must have ECG test after experiencing a chronic arrhythmia. Is this test safe for a 9-year-old?
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Can atrial fibrillation lead to heart failure?

I'm only 50, and I have issues with my heart rate right now. My doctor told me that it's atrial fibrillation, and wants me to manage it and monitor it. If atrial fibrillation...
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What will a carotid doppler show?

I'm 45 years old, and my doctor wants me to go for a carotid doppler. He was able to schedule it next week. What does a carotid doppler usually show?
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EKG was abnormal. Is this bad?

My EKG came back abnormal, but my doctor said that it could be a variation of my heart's rhythm. Not necessarily a bad thing, but he wants me to do another one to make sure....
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Is a coronary angiography just an x-ray?

I'm 29 years old and I'm scheduled to have a coronary angiography. What is it? Is it the same x-ray?
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My heart rate is slow? Is it bad?

I'm a 20 year old female. I had my heart rate measured 2 times, and each time it was somewhere between 60 and 65 bpm. Is this okay?
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How does a Holter monitor work?

My doctor wants me to wear a Holter monitor for two days to measure my heart rate. How exactly does this monitor work?
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Is a carotid doppler ultrasound painful?

I'm going to have a carotid doppler ultrasound next month, and I want to know if it'll hurt. Should I expect any pain? I'm also a 38 year old man.
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What is a heart murmur?

I'm only 30 years old. Sometimes I feel my heart beating very quickly, right before it goes back to normal. Could this be a heart murmur?
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High heart rate while exercising. Should I be concerned?

My heart rate feels like it goes really high when I exercise. I don't think it's normal. I know that your heart rate is supposed to increase while exercising but this is too...
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What does an EKG look for?

I need to have an EKG because my doctor noticed my irregular breathing and increased heart rate. What do these chest scans look for, usually? And if it finds nothing, would I...
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What's involved in an EP study?

I need to have an electrophysiology study because my doctor wants a full understanding of my heartbeat, which feels abnormal. How is this study usually performed?
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Can I drink coffee before my echocardiogram?

I have an echocardiogram in the next couple of days, and I just have a few questions on what I should do before my test. I'm a big coffee drinker, and I know I'm probably not...
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How does an ECG diagnose atrial fibrillation?

My aunt has to have an ECG because her doctor thinks that she's experiencing warning signs of AFib. How does an ECG usually diagnose it?
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High heart rate after MRI. Is this normal?

After my MRI, I was experiencing a higher heart rate than normal. Luckily, this was in the hospital so they noticed it right away. But, I'm just wondering, is it normal to experience...
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What is the treatment for arrhythmia?

My father went to the cardiologist for his regular checkup (he was referred to one after having diabetes), but now his cardiologist saw that he has arrhythmia as well. My father...
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How is atrial fibrillation monitored?

My aunt was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation this past year and has been in the hospital twice because of it. How is this disorder usually monitored?
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