What is ECG? Advantages of the new generation Holter ECG
Commonly used when screening for cardiovascular disease, but what is ECG and what is special about the new generation Holter ECG still makes many people wonder.
12/13/2019 1:36:49 PM
Today, heart diseases such as coronary artery, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy ... are gradually showing signs of rejuvenation. Therefore, early cardiovascular screening is essential to increase the rate of successful treatment as well as good disease control. In particular, ECG is the method used a lot in cardiovascular screening. So what is an ECG and what role does cardiac screening play?
The number of young people with cardiovascular disease is increasing year by year.
1. What is ECG?
An ECG (also known as an Electrocardiogram or Electrocardiogram) is a test that records the electrical signals of the heart. This test is very common to detect problems and monitor the condition of the heart in many situations.
The role of ECG in cardiovascular screening:
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Check your heart rate.
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Check for poor blood flow to the heart muscle (called ischemia).
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Diagnose a heart attack.
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Check for any heart problems (eg thicker than normal heart muscle).
2. Why are the new generation Holter ECG service packages at CarePlus so popular?
Although it is a popular test to check heart rate, a normal ECG ECG measured in a clinic or hospital has many limitations such as:
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Observe your heart in a fairly short time (only 10-30 seconds).
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Measure while you are resting.
At this time, some cardiac abnormalities do not appear for a short time when you are screened in the hospital. According to experts, abnormalities of the heart can occur in your daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, sleeping.
Normal ECG electrocardiograms at the hospital / clinic use a lot of electrodes, causing problems for the operator.
In contrast, the new generation Holter ECG device - Holter ECG Bittium Faros at CarePlus can completely overcome the above disadvantages. Specifically, the new generation Holter ECG is like "video recording", which helps to record the whole heart activity continuously for many hours or days. Moreover, compared with the traditional Holter ECG, the new generation Holter ECG also possesses a series of great advantages. Below is a comparison table between the new generation Holter ECG at CarePlus and the traditional Holter ECG:
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Equiemtn |
Holter ECG |
Holter ECG tradition |
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Data recording time |
Data logging for up to 7 days without interruption |
Usually 1-2 days |
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Size - weight |
Light and compact (only 18 grams) |
Heavy and cumbersome |
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Put on the machine - the extension cord |
Ease and convenience thanks to the unique Patch Technology, no wires needed |
It is inconvenient because there is a wire connecting the device to the electrode, the bulky device must be worn on the body |
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Water resistance |
Yes (no need to take it off when showering) |
No |
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Sports friendly |
Not affected when exercising and suitable to detect abnormal heart rate even when playing heavy games such as jogging, tennis, cycling. |
Difficult to wear when exercising due to the large equipment and many cables; Sweating also affects data recording |
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Discreet and comfortable |
Compact that can be worn day and night without affecting your daily activities or fashion choices |
Bulky so it is uncomfortable to wear at night or intermittently with someone with an active lifestyle. |
CarePlus is the first clinic in Vietnam to introduce the latest generation Holter ECG device today
Currently, CarePlus offers a variety of new generation Holter ECG packs with varied time periods and different prices for customers as follows:
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Holter ECG 24h (1 day): 2,500,000 VND
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Holter ECG 72 hours (3 days): 2,990,000 VND
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Holter ECG 7 days: 3,990,000 VND
With the new generation Holter ECG packages, cardiac data is not only recorded while resting in the clinic but is continuously recorded throughout all daily activities and psychological state. Thanks to that, the device can detect even the slightest irregular heartbeat. Not only that, ECG data is analyzed and evaluated by foreign doctors, so the diagnosis is more accurate and comprehensive.
3. Will the new generation of Holter ECGs cause any side effects for the operator?
Besides "What is an ECG?", "Does this device cause any side effects?" is also a problem that many people are concerned about. Accordingly, the new generation Holter ECG as well as the normal ECG do not cause any harm to the operator by:
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This is a painless, non-invasive test.
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There is no risk of an electric shock during the test, as the electrodes placed on your body do not generate electricity, they only record the electrical activity of the heart.
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In some cases, you may experience some discomfort when removing it.
4. Khi nào nên dùng Holter ECG thế hệ mới?
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Have a history of fainting or loss of consciousness.
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Someone close to death or suffering from arrhythmia.
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Occasional palpitations, dizziness, dizziness.
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Have a feeling of exhaustion that lasts all day, or get tired when you wake up.
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Your job requires heavy physical activity.
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Play lots of sports (jogging, cycling, tennis, swimming ...).
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You want to prevent illness and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
ECG, especially the new generation Holter ECG offers many great benefits in cardiovascular screening. To learn more clearly "What is an ECG?" As well as making an appointment with your doctor, please contact CarePlus through:
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Hotline: 1800 6116
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Email: info@careplusvn.com
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Fanpage: CarePlus Clinic Vietnam