As the NHA refreshes its CCMA exam for 2026, candidates face a higher bar for clinical precision, especially in urine collection and cardiovascular monitoring. With the exam now emphasizing ...

Each year, two in every 100,000 young athletes succumb to sudden cardiac death, fueling a debate over what constitutes a comprehensive health screening prior to sports participation. A new study by ...

An EKG can detect disruptions in the heart’s electrical activity, potentially indicating damage from a past heart attack, but it is most accurate when used with other tests. While an EKG can help ...

Preparing for your EKG Technician certification can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy makes all the difference. From mastering cardiovascular basics to practicing with realistic mock exams, ...

ECG and EKG are different abbreviations for the same test, called an electrocardiogram. This test measures how electricity is functioning in a person’s heart. People may also refer to it as an ...

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SILVERDALE -- Fortunately for Ken Ahlstrom, none of the student-athletes he tends to as athletic trainer at Central Kitsap High School have shown signs of serious heart issues. Earlier this month, ...

A new study finds that addition of electrocardiogram testing to the standard medical history and physical examination for young athletes may better identify cardiovascular abnormalities responsible ...