When and Why You Might Need an EKG

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What does an EKG really show, and why might your doctor order one? In this video, Dr. Scott Lee breaks down how an EKG works, what it tells us about your heart's electrical system, and why it’s one of the first tools used to diagnose everything from arrhythmias to heart attacks. Whether you're dealing with palpitations, chest pain, or unexplained fatigue, understanding your heart's electrical signals is the first step toward the right treatment.

Timestamps:

00:00 – What is an EKG and how does it work?
01:02 – How electricity controls your heart
02:15 – Normal vs. abnormal rhythm sources
03:30 – Who reads EKGs and how expertise matters
04:45 – Why you might need extended heart rhythm monitoring
06:10 – Symptoms EKGs can help diagnose
07:20 – EKGs and heart attacks: electricity vs. plumbing
09:00 – Diagnosing slow heart rhythms and need for pacemakers
10:05 – Evaluating dizziness and passing out
11:00 – Monitoring known rhythms like AFib with loop recorders

Key Points Discussed:

- What an EKG is and how it works

- How EKGs detect abnormal heart rhythms like AFib and SVT

- The difference between fast and slow heart rhythms

- Why EKGs can help detect blocked heart arteries

- The role of extended heart rhythm monitors

- Why symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath might lead to an EKG

- How EKG readings vary depending on the experience of the physician

- When more advanced monitoring (like loop recorders or pacemakers) might be needed

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