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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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Are heart murmurs life threatening?

I'm 40 years old, and I think I have a heart murmur. Are these life-threatening? Should I see a doctor?
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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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Why does stress affect heart rate?

I'm 37, male. My heart rate increases while at work, and it appears to be from stress. I work in a high-stress environment, but I've been doing it for years. We are in a bad...
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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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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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