ECG

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless and non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps doctors evaluate your heart rhythm, detect abnormalities, and diagnose various heart conditions quickly and accurately.

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What is an Electrocardiogram (ECG)?

An Electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an EKG, is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. Every heartbeat produces an electrical impulse that travels through the heart muscle, allowing it to contract and pump blood throughout the body.

A normal ECG records the electrical activity as a series of waves, including the P wave, QRS complex and T wave. These wave patterns help cardiologists evaluate the heart's rhythm, detect abnormalities, and identify underlying heart conditions.

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Why is an ECG Done?

An ECG provides valuable information about your heart's electrical activity and helps doctors diagnose a wide range of heart conditions accurately and at an early stage.

Heart Rhythm

Detects slow, fast or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

Electrical Activity

Evaluates how electrical signals travel through the heart.

Heart Muscle

Helps identify enlarged or overworked heart muscles.

Early Diagnosis

Supports early diagnosis and treatment planning for heart disease.

Why Would I Have An ECG?

An ECG is one of the most commonly performed heart tests. It helps cardiologists diagnose heart rhythm disorders and identify various heart conditions quickly and accurately.

Irregular Heartbeat

Detects abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that may require further evaluation or treatment.

Shortness of Breath

Helps determine whether breathing difficulties are related to an underlying heart condition.

Chest Pain

Assists in diagnosing reduced blood supply to the heart and possible heart attacks.

High Blood Pressure

Evaluates whether high blood pressure has affected your heart muscle or electrical activity.

Palpitations

Records abnormal electrical impulses that may cause skipped, racing or pounding heartbeats.

Heart Valve Problems

Supports diagnosis of suspected valve disease and other cardiac abnormalities.

What Does the ECG Test Involve?

An ECG is a quick, painless, and non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity using small adhesive electrodes. The entire procedure usually takes only a few minutes.

Ten small electrodes are attached to the wrists, ankles, and chest using adhesive pads.
The electrodes record electrical signals from your heart from twelve different viewpoints.
You simply lie comfortably while the ECG machine records your heartbeat.
No injections, needles, or special preparation are required before the test.
Relaxing for a few minutes before recording improves the accuracy of the ECG results.

Is an ECG Painful?

An Electrocardiogram is completely safe, painless and carries virtually no risk for patients of all ages.

No Pain

The ECG records electrical activity only. It does not deliver electricity to your body.

Minor Discomfort

Some patients may experience slight discomfort when the adhesive electrodes are removed.

No After Effects

Most patients experience no side effects. Rarely, mild skin irritation may occur where the electrodes were attached.

What Will an ECG Tell Your Doctor?

An ECG provides valuable information about your heart's electrical activity and helps your cardiologist diagnose several heart conditions quickly. It is one of the most important investigations for evaluating heart health.

Detects irregular heart rhythms (Arrhythmias).
Identifies problems in the heart's electrical conduction system.
Helps diagnose an enlarged or overworked heart.
Shows areas of the heart receiving reduced blood supply.
Can detect a previous or silent heart attack.
Helps doctors choose the most appropriate treatment in emergency situations.

Conditions an ECG Can Detect

An abnormal ECG can help identify many heart conditions and guide doctors toward the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Arrhythmia

Detects abnormal heart rhythms including slow, fast, or irregular heartbeats.

Enlarged Heart

Identifies enlargement or excessive strain on the heart muscle.

Electrical Problems

Detects abnormalities in the electrical conduction pathways of the heart.

Heart Attack

Detects current or previous heart attacks, including silent heart attacks.

Reduced Blood Flow

Identifies reduced blood supply to different areas of the heart.

Emergency Diagnosis

Helps doctors make quick treatment decisions during cardiac emergencies.

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