EKG & Heart Health Screening

What are EKG and heart health screenings?

EKG and heart health screenings at Millenium Elite Primary Care involve quick diagnostic tests that evaluate your heartbeat and other heart functions to screen for signs of heart disease. An EKG records electrical signals in your heart using electrodes and sticky patches attached to your skin. Heart health screenings are highly important and can save lives. 

Who may need EKG and heart health screenings?

We might suggest you complete EKG and heart health screenings if you have heart disease risk factors, including:

• Family history of heart disease
• Being an older adult
• Personal history of heart problems
• Past heart attack
• Hypertension
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Reduced ability to exercise
• Irregular heartbeat
• Lightheadedness/dizziness 

We determine which heart health screening is best for you by discussing your medical history, reviewing your symptoms, checking your vital signs, and completing a physical exam. We evaluate your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and other health indicators.

How can I prepare for EKG and heart health screenings?

There’s no special preparation needed before undergoing an EKG and numerous other heart function tests. You might be asked to change into a hospital gown. We place electrode patches on your skin. While you lie down on an exam table, a computer records the results of the electrodes (your heart’s activity while you relax). 

What happens after EKG and heart health screenings?

We reviews your test results to determine if you need additional diagnostic testing or treatment. There’s no downtime afterward, so you can get back to work or resume other activities of daily living. 

If you need treatment, we may suggest:

• Diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and other healthy lifestyle changes
• Dietary supplements
• Healthy weight management
• Medication management
• Chronic disease management
• Specialist referrals

We refer you to a heart specialist if you have a severe or complex heart-related condition or need a surgical procedure. We provides preoperative clearance when necessary. 

We can also help you manage diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, arthritis, thyroid disease, and other chronic diseases in addition to heart disease.

Schedule EKG and heart health screenings yearly or more often if you experience unusual symptoms or have been diagnosed with a heart condition. 

Schedule an EKG and heart health screening at Millenium Elite Primary Care by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.