HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can An EKG Detect A Heart Problem, Even If No Symptoms..

Can an EKG detect a heart problem, even if no symptoms are present at the time of testing? I am 13 years old, and I was having some chest pains, so I went to a doctor. He checked it out and then sent me to get an EKG. I didn t have any pain while they were testing me, so could they be able to tell if something is wrong still?
Sat, 20 Aug 2011
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
Yes, there is a way to show it. Last year, when I was 15, I had to get an EKG to see what was wrong with my heart, since I went to the hospital since I had a high heart rate (235 BPM according to the monitor that night). He was able to detect 1 abnormality to tell that I had an SVT, but I didn't have a high heart rate during the EKG. Most likely, if you have something wrong with your heart, it's genetic. If he finds something bad, he'll sent you to a heart specialist.
General & Family Physician,  Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani's  Response
hi,thanks for query.EKG record the events occurring at the time of taking it.This irrespective of your complain.When ever the tracing is taken it can show if you have any problem though silent.If the ekg is normal and still you have pains then there likely possibility of some other problem.Do not worry ,do as advised.
wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Chest pain


Loading Online Doctors....
Can An EKG Detect A Heart Problem, Even If No Symptoms..

Yes, there is a way to show it. Last year, when I was 15, I had to get an EKG to see what was wrong with my heart, since I went to the hospital since I had a high heart rate (235 BPM according to the monitor that night). He was able to detect 1 abnormality to tell that I had an SVT, but I didn t have a high heart rate during the EKG. Most likely, if you have something wrong with your heart, it s genetic. If he finds something bad, he ll sent you to a heart specialist.