An EKG is an electrocardiogram (abbreviation is from the original German word: elektrokardiogramm), which is a scan that is designed to detect and record the electrical activity of your heart. This is accomplished via electrodes placed strategically at various spots on your limbs and chest. The primary purpose of the EKG is to measure the…
Hypertension
Urgent Care in Rochester: Symptoms of Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects about 45% of the U.S. adult population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Because this condition causes a significant risk of having a heart attack or stroke, it…
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