Ambulatory ECG Knowledge Assessment

Dr. Joshua Loh from Capital Heart Centre introduces various cardiac screening and diagnostic tests, focusing on Ambulatory ECG. This test involves wearing a small electrode device to monitor ECG continuously while performing daily activities. It helps diagnose symptoms like palpitations and irregular heartbeats. The device is waterproof, allowing most activities, and data is analyzed post-monitoring. Users are advised against using the device during radiological scans.

What is the role of Dr. Joshua Loh at the Capital Heart Centre?

• Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

• Pediatric Cardiologist

• Junior Consultant Cardiologist

• General Practitioner

Which of the following is NOT a test conducted at the Capital Heart Centre?

• Exercise Stress Treadmill Test

• Echocardiography

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• MRI Scan

How does an Ambulatory ECG differ from a normal rest ECG?

• It is only used for emergency cases.

• It is conducted in a hospital setting.

• It requires the patient to be stationary.

• It monitors the heart while the patient is active.

What is the primary function of the small electrode device used in Ambulatory ECG?

• To provide electric shocks to the heart

• To continuously monitor ECG while the patient is active

• To measure blood pressure

• To track physical activity levels

For how long can the Ambulatory ECG device monitor a patient?

• 30 minutes

• 24 hours or more

• 1 hour

• 12 hours

Which symptoms can be diagnosed using Ambulatory ECG?

• Headaches and migraines

• Palpitations and irregular heartbeats

• Stomach aches

• Joint pain

What activities are allowed while wearing the Ambulatory ECG device?

• Skydiving

• Undergoing an MRI scan

• Showering and exercising

• Swimming in deep water

What should a patient avoid while wearing the Ambulatory ECG device?

• Using a smartphone

• Taking a CT scan

• Walking

• Eating

What happens after the monitoring period of the Ambulatory ECG?

• The device is discarded

• The device is reused without data analysis

• The patient receives immediate results

• The data is downloaded and analyzed