I went for an EKG the other day, and noticed that my heart rate would turn red on top during the Q-R-S cycle every couple of beats. Does this indicate something or does the machine do this?


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First, it would be good to know why you had to have this done at your age. Also, what was your heart rate?

Chest pain... and they thought they heard a murmur.
I just went back last week and they said I was fine though... except for the pain every now and again.
No idea what my heart rate is though.
Thanks!