ECG

ECG (Electrocardiogram) is a simple diagnostic test used to check your heart’s rhythm and evaluate the heart’s electrical activity. An ECG is preferred to determine the position and size of the heart chambers and to interpret the patient’s heart condition. Usually, the procedure of ECG is carried out in 5-10 minutes.

Small and sticky sensors called metal electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest, arms, and legs and are connected to an ECG recording machine with the help of lead wires. The screening of the ECG is captured as waves on a paper sheet. Generally, the identification of heart diseases is made based on wave patterns. An Electrocardiogram consists of a graph of voltage versus time of the electrical activity generated by the heart.

Your cardiologist specialist will discuss the ECG results with you. Suppose he finds any abnormalities in the test report, in that case, he checks out for signs and symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, confusion, dizziness, shortness of breath, heartburn, weakness, and pain that radiates to the neck, shoulder, and either of the arms. And other heart conditions such as Arrhythmias, Heart attacks, Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) that cause serious health issues. At times, a series of ECGs need to be performed to monitor an individual’s heart condition though they are diagnosed with the disease.