Cardiology in Texas, Denton

In order not miss the moment of timely recourse, it is important to know the basic symptoms of heart disease, which include:

• sensations of pain and discomfort in the chest;

• chest pain, radiating under the left shoulder or arm;
• disruptions in heart rhythm.

 When you have one of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

You can get professional advice of the cardiologist on issues:

• diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease and other cardiac pathology;

• diagnosis and treatment of hypertension and hypertension;
• analysis of ultrasound study of the heart and blood vessels;
• electrocardiography (ECG);
• laboratory tests (blood chemistry).

 Electrocardiography (ECG): what it is and for which you need?

 Electrocardiogram, or ECG, is a method of investigation of the heart through a graphical record of its electrical potential. Cardiology so far relies on this method as one of the most informative.

 Indications for ECG:

1. Availability in the life of the patient's risk factors:

• Smoking;
• Age 40 and older;
• Transferred serious infectious disease;
• Increased blood cholesterol levels;
• Hypertension;
• Pregnancy.
  
  

2. The deterioration of overall health in the presence of heart disease. In particular, the occurrence of dyspnea or arrhythmia - warning signs.

3. The presence of diseases, which can cause complications of the cardiovascular system.
4. In preparing for surgical intervention.