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Serenity By A Dr. Sareen

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EKG & Heart Health Screening in Loxahatchee & West Palm Beach, FL

Serenity By A Dr. Sareen offers in-office EKG and heart health screening as part of primary care at our Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach offices. At Belle Glade, call (561) 448-3114 to confirm whether EKG testing is offered before you book. Same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome at the offices that offer it for patients who want this done without a separate referral.

We accept Medicare & Medicaid

What it involves

An EKG is an in-office test that records the electrical activity of your heart, and it's one part of a broader conversation about heart health that your provider may have with you. Your provider will review the results with you and discuss any next steps as part of your overall care.

Who this is for

  • Patients whose provider recommends an EKG as part of a routine visit
  • Patients who want to establish a baseline heart health record with their primary care provider
  • Patients returning for a follow-up after a prior visit involving heart health
  • Patients who want heart health screening handled during a regular primary care appointment

What to expect

  • The EKG performed in-office during your visit
  • A review of your results with your provider
  • A conversation about any recommended next steps based on your individual situation
  • The option to schedule follow-up care if your provider recommends it

Why an EKG gets ordered during a regular visit

An EKG usually comes up in one of a few ways: your provider hears something during a routine exam worth a closer look, you mention palpitations, lightheadedness, or chest discomfort, or you're due for a baseline reading as part of an annual physical, especially if heart disease runs in your family. Because the test is done in-office, it doesn't require a separate trip to a cardiology office or a hospital lab just to get a first read — the provider seeing you for your regular visit can order and perform it the same day. Chest discomfort that is not an emergency is a common reason for an EKG, and the chest pain guide explains which symptoms mean calling 911 first. Chest discomfort that turns out to be heartburn still has to be told apart from heart trouble, and the heartburn and acid reflux evaluation guide covers the reflux side of that question.

What the test actually measures, in plain terms

An EKG records the electrical signal that makes your heart beat, printed out as a pattern of waves. It takes a few minutes, involves small adhesive sensors placed on your chest and limbs, and doesn't require any preparation beforehand. It's a snapshot of your heart's rhythm and electrical activity at that moment — useful for catching an irregular rhythm, checking how your heart responded to a new medication, or simply establishing what's normal for you so a future test has something to compare against.

What happens if something looks abnormal

Most EKGs done as part of a routine visit come back unremarkable, and your provider will tell you that plainly. If a reading does show something that needs a closer look, your provider will explain what was found, in terms you can actually follow, and discuss next steps — which may mean additional testing, a referral to cardiology, or simply a follow-up EKG down the road. You're not left to interpret a printout on your own; the conversation happens with the same provider who ordered the test. An EKG shows the heart's electrical activity at one moment, and the heart disease risk evaluation page explains the other measurements, such as blood pressure and cholesterol, that give the wider picture.

Does the Belle Glade office offer EKG testing?

We have not confirmed that on this site. EKG and heart health screening are available at the Loxahatchee and West Palm Beach locations of Serenity By A Dr. Sareen, while the Belle Glade office is still finalizing its list of in-office procedures. Please call the Belle Glade office at (561) 448-3114 to confirm before you book, and staff can point you to the right office.

Does Serenity By A Dr. Sareen accept Medicare and Medicaid for ekg & heart health screening?

Yes. Serenity By A Dr. Sareen accepts Medicare and Medicaid, along with major commercial insurance, at our South Florida locations. Call your nearest office and our staff will confirm your specific plan and any coverage details before scheduling your ekg & heart health screening visit.

What are your office hours?

We're open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome at our Loxahatchee, West Palm Beach, and Belle Glade offices. Call ahead of your visit if you'd like to confirm availability before you come in to see us.

Who is ekg & heart health screening for?

Patients whose provider recommends an EKG as part of a routine visit Our family and internal medicine team can talk through whether this fits your situation when you call to schedule a visit at one of our South Florida offices.

Is an EKG painful or does it require any preparation?

No — an EKG is painless and non-invasive. Small sensors are placed on your chest, arms, and legs for a few minutes while the machine records your heart's electrical activity, and there's no fasting or special preparation needed beforehand. Most patients are in and out of the test itself in under ten minutes.

Can I get an EKG added to my annual physical?

Yes — if you'd like a baseline EKG as part of your annual physical, mention it when you schedule or bring it up with your provider at the visit. Whether it's clinically appropriate for you is something your provider will confirm based on your age, history, and any risk factors.

EKG & Heart Health Screening — every location we serve

Where to go

Schedule a Visit

Schedule a visit at your nearest Serenity By A Dr. Sareen office to discuss EKG and heart health screening.