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The world’s leading heart doctors created SecondsCount.org to give you the most complete, unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date information available on heart and vascular disease. From the most basic questions about your cardiovascular health to the latest news on diagnosis, treatment and prevention, SecondsCount.org has the answers you need to make the best decisions for your cardiovascular health.

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On Jun 21

What is a Holter monitor?

A Holter monitor is a device that continuously records your heart’s rate and rhythm, usually over a period of 24 to 48 hours. The monitor is a small, box-shaped electronic device that is conn...
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On Jun 20

What is an event monitor?

An event monitor, or recorder, is a wearable device that records the electrical activity of your heart periodically for up to a month. While a Holter monitor (another device used at home to diagnos...
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On Jun 19

What are different types of echocardiography?

There are three types of echocardiography: transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and intracardiac echocardiogram (ICE). A transthoracicn echocardiogram takes imag...
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On Jun 19

What is an echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound study of the heart. It is very similar to the test women have during pregnancy to check on the health and development of the baby. Like all ultrasound tests, an ...
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On Jun 19

How does a C-reactive protein (CRP) test work?

For a C-reactive protein (CRP) test, your blood will be drawn and sent to a lab for analysis. The amount of C-reactive protein in your blood will be measured. The test results will be communicated ...
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On Jun 06

What should I expect after an angioplasty for peripheral artery disease?

Peripheral artery disease is a condition in which blockages are present in the arteries that supply the legs, feet, and kidneys with blood. (Kidney blockages are more specifically called renal arte...
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On May 30

What is an interventional cardiologist?

An interventional cardiologist has advanced education and training in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease as well as congenital (present at birth) and structural heart conditions through...
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On May 22

What is an interventional cardiologist?

An interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist who has undertaken specialized training to perform interventional procedures on the heart. Usually this consists of placing stents in the arteries o...
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On May 20

What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a quick, painless test that measures the heart’s electrical activity and records any disturbances in heart rhythm. It transforms the heart&...
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On Apr 09

What is a coronary calcium score?

A coronary calcium score is a test result that can give your physician information about your risk for heart disease. A coronary calcium scan is performed through a CT scan, which uses x-rays and a...
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On Apr 05

How does a stress test work?

A stress test forces the heart to work harder while measures of heart function are monitored. This test can tell doctors if part of the heart muscle is not receiving enough blood due to blockages i...
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On Apr 01

When should I go to the emergency room (ER) for chest pain?

It is better to go to the hospital and learn that you are not having a heart attack than to stay home and have one. That’s because the consequences of an untreated heart attack are so great. ...
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On Mar 25

What is a stress test?

There are different types of “stress tests” that can be used to evaluate the heart. The simplest is an exercise test, which is performed on a treadmill or stationary bicycle for people ...
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On Mar 15

Why might sleep play a role in cardiovascular disease?

Inadequate sleep is not just an annoying fact of life. Studies have shown it may raise your risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, the effect of poor sleep on cardiovascular disease is a two-way ...
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On Mar 11

What are common types of heart valve problems?

When blood pumps through the heart, the flow of that blood is regulated by valves that, when functioning correctly, prevent the blood from flowing backward. Although there are four heart valves, mo...
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