An event monitor is a portable device used to record your heart's electrical activity when you have symptoms. It records the same information as an electrocardiogram (ECG), but for longer durations of time. Most of these devices can send the recorded information directly to your healthcare provider. This allows him or her to analyze the electrical activity of your heart while you are having symptoms.
Controlling Your Risk Factors After Bypass Surgery
After coronary bypass surgery, it's important to control the risk factors that led to heart disease to prevent future heart attacks and the need for more treatment.
