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Old 02-09-2008, 05:26 PM   #1
blonco33
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Question Heart scan
Can someone please tell me what they will be able to tell from a heart scan.I have been having very scary heart episodes where one minute my heart is 150 bpm or more then as low as 49bpm also very lightheded . thanks for any info blonco33

 
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Old 02-09-2008, 07:17 PM   #2
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Re: Heart scan
Sounds like you need a holter monitor ( records your electrical activity). A scan will only see the structure of the heart and will not monitor the heart beat itself.
Could be Sick Sinus Syndrome ("brady-tachy arrythmia).

 
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