What Can an EKG Tell You About Your Heart?

It's no surprise that heart health is necessary for longevity, happiness, and long-lasting wellness. This is why Dr. Avi Ishaaya is eager to offer our Los Angeles area patients the many benefits and no drawbacks of our modern cardiac-testing modalities. This includes the well-known and ever-important electrocardiogram (EKG), which can quickly, simply, and almost painlessly reveal the activity of the heart.

One of the best ways to enjoy peace of mind, avert future issues, and achieve optimal treatment outcomes is by being proactive about your cardiac well-being. So, please don't hesitate to contact us today and schedule a consultation at Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers.

What can an EKG tell you about your heart?

In short, almost every relevant aspect can be ascertained in our state-of-the-art facility. Thanks to an on-site lab and our spectrum of testing services, including EKGs, we can evaluate the function and structure of the circulatory system. The heart is integral to increasing patients' longevity, wellness, and happiness, so our various diagnostic tests can assess many factors, including any potential conditions that may threaten one's cardiac function.

An EKG (electrocardiogram) is a simple procedure that involves no special preparation, inconvenience, or effort on your part. All you have to do is relax and lie on your back in our private, modern treatment room in Los Angeles while we apply a number of sensors to your chest. The EKG then uses a series of high-pitched sound waves to monitor the heart's activity.

The sound waves are indetectable and do not cause pain or discomfort but offer an essential service by allowing us to examine overall heart health and performance. And there's really no reason to be anxious, as an EKG only takes a few minutes, is noninvasive, and does not require any downtime. Importantly, an EKG allows us to detect or rule out certain heart tissues, such as irregular rhythms, abnormalities, and any compromised activity that may signify a problem or adverse condition.

Testing is vital for heart and circulatory health

The benefits of getting regular EKGs are many, with virtually no downsides. Overall, EKGs have saved innumerable lives and helped countless patients around the world achieve better outcomes. Our numerous diagnostics offer one of the best ways to detect heart conditions, including potentially serious ones, as early as possible. Timely intervention can provide the best chance of enjoying an optimal outcome, and there's no better way to help yourself prevent future issues than through the potential early treatment strategies made possible through a prompt, professional diagnosis.

As such, it's crucial to be proactive about check-ups, especially for those with a family history of cardiac troubles or strokes. It's also vital to get in touch with us if you're over the age of 45 or have certain underlying conditions, including diabetes, or are overweight or have a sedentary lifestyle. Unhealthy diets, high blood pressure, smoking (or second-hand smoke), hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea are all additional risk factors.

Protect your heart health and function

Taking care of your heart can help you enjoy a longer, healthier future with fewer complications and better bodily function. And that's why it's imperative to monitor your cardiac health through the various diagnostics, including EKGs, at Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers in Beverly Hills, CA. Scheduling a consultation could be a positively life-changing decision, so please contact us today to find out how Dr. Avi Ishaaya can help you.