Why the Doctor Gives You an EKG
Did you know that electrical currents flow throughout your body? Because the strongest of these travels through your heart, doctors are able to monitor your heart by placing electrical sensors on the surface of your skin. They do this by giving you an electrocardiogram -- abbreviated either ECG or EKG (from the original German spelling of the word).
What Is Angioplasty?
When you feel chest pain from blocked arteries, you might see an interventional cardiologist for treatment.