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All You Need To Know About Stress ECG And Resting ECG
1. All You Need To Know About Stress ECG And Resting ECG
To treat different types of cardiovascular conditions, it is essential that the
problem is diagnosed before the condition worsens. To meet the needs of
medical industry and diagnose cardiovascular conditions in a better way,
stress ECG (electrocardiogram) was invented. The invention of this
electrocardiography device has immensely helped in analysis of symptoms
that are indications for various types of cardiovascular conditions. ECG has
immensely helped in detecting and treating heart conditions, which were
unknown to the humans earlier.
ECG
Graphical tracing of electrical waves, which is generated due to contraction
and expansion of cardiovascular muscles that occur during a heartbeat are
recorded in electrocardiogram. This machine was invented by Willem
Einthoven in the year 1903. In late
1960’s after the invention of
computerized electrocardiography,
this machine turned out to be a
breakthrough in the medical
world. The computerized version
of electrocardiogram has
immensely helped in monitoring
cardiovascular activities. The
detailed medical reports that this
machine can create has been
immensely helpful in diagnosis of severe cardiovascular conditions.
Nowadays, many other technologically advanced versions of this medical
equipment are available in market. One of the most popular variant is Stress
ECG, which is connected to a treadmill or stationary cycle.
2. Stress ECG
Stress ECG is also known as stress test because the patient has to either
pedal a stationary cycle or walk on a treadmill during the test. This machine
consists of a holter monitor system, which analyzes and measures the
functioning of heart while the patient is exercising. There are certain
cardiovascular conditions that can only be detected when patient is
physically active. A light exercise like walking or cycling can cause a rise in
the rate of heart’s activity, which is essential to diagnose few types of
cardiovascular conditions. Stress ECG helps in gathering information about
the activity of heart when the patient is accomplishing a light exercise, which
is essential to detect few types of cardiovascular malfunctioning and
disorders.
Resting ECG
A resting ECG is performed before a stress ECG in order to compare the
results of both tests. This scrutiny is necessary to diagnose certain types of
cardiovascular malfunctioning. Resting ECG is necessary because it helps in
assessing the medical condition of patient. It also helps in assessing whether
he/she is fit enough for stress ECG test. This is because Stress ECG should
not be performed on patients, who are suffering from severe heart
conditions. Such patients are extremely weak and Stress ECG can be
catastrophic for them.