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Would my two-lead event monitor pick up ischemia in normal rhythm (ie be able to identity if pain episodes are cardiac), or just rhythm abnormalities?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Unlikely : Even monitors are meant to pickup arrhythmia (heart electric rhythm abnormality). Ischemia would best be detected by an ecg.

Answered 7/2/2013

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Dr. Kevin Nolan answered

Monitor/chest pain: The monitor is designed to pick about your rhythms it does not directly detect ischemia.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 9/4/2013

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A member asked:

Would my two-lead event monitor pick up ischemia in normal rhythm (ie be able to identity if pain episodes are cardiac), or just rhythm abnormalities?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Dr. Kevin Nolan answered

Dr Wright agreed

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