ecg echo - #15433
I am a bit freaked out and need some clarity on this ECG echo I just had. About three weeks ago, I started getting this weird tightness in my chest, not like super painful but just uncomfortable, ya know? At first, I thought it was just anxiety or stress because I've been dealing with a lot at work. But then, my mom said I should probably get it checked out since heart health runs in the family. So I went to my doctor, and they ordered an ECG echo. I didn't really understand what they were looking for with this ECG echo thing. I mean, I’m just trying to wrap my head around the whole process. The tech seemed nice enough but when I asked questions about the ECG echo, it felt like they were rushing me or something. Is the ECG echo supposed to show specific problems, and what are they? Can it detect things like blood clots or valve issues? Also, what happens if they find something abnormal in the results from the ECG echo? Do I need to be worried or freak out? Just trying to figure out what to do next if anything comes up. Thanks in advance!
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