Electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg)
An electrocardiogram (also called an ECG or EKG) is performed to identify problems with the heart, such as heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defects, heart valve disease, or pericarditis.
An electrocardiogram is a painless and non-invasive. The procedure is performed by attaching electrodes to the skin, which detect electrical impulses from the heart, indicating the size of the heart chambers, regularity of the heartbeat, and other details.
Recommended for
Chest pain
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Breathing problems
Tiredness and weakness
Unusual sounds from the heart
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