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Should I Consult A Doctor For Mild Chest Pain, Leg Cramping And Palpitations?
Have had heart flutters/palpitations regularly for the last week. Just today I have a mild chest pain and cramping in my leg........nothing debilitating, but wondering if this is something to call my dr about. I just had an EKG done 3 days ago and it showed nothing.
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
Dear patient,
thanks for the query. An ECG is like a snapshot, while a Holter monitor is like a short movie clip, so you can see your heart activity for a longer period of time. I would encourage you to contact your doctor and discuss the advantages of a heart monitor such as a Holter with ongoing symptoms.
Hope that helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
thanks for the query. An ECG is like a snapshot, while a Holter monitor is like a short movie clip, so you can see your heart activity for a longer period of time. I would encourage you to contact your doctor and discuss the advantages of a heart monitor such as a Holter with ongoing symptoms.
Hope that helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
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