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I have a handheld ecg monitor. if i was having a heart attack would that show irregularities?

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Dr. Ruth Spector answered

Specializes in Critical Care

Probably: Ecg monitors provide information as to rate, rhythm and pattern of our heart. When a person is having an acute "heart attack" , usually the pattern of the normal heart changes. The pattern may show elevations in areas that are not there in normal or non-ischemic hearts or irregular heart beats. If you think you are having a heart attack, immediately seek out medical attention or call 911.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: If properly connected. Checking one' s pulse is also relatively straightforward.

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A member asked:

I have a handheld ecg monitor. if i was having a heart attack would that show irregularities?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ruth Spector answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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