EKGs

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It can help identify many heart problems, such as an irregular heartbeat or a heart attack.

EKGs

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It can help diagnose many heart problems, including heart attack, abnormal rhythms, and coronary artery disease. The EKG is a painless test that takes only a few minutes to complete.

Q. What is an EKG used for?

  • irregular heartbeat
  • blocked arteries
  • heart damage
  • heart failure
  • heart attack

Q. Why would you need an EKG test?

  • chest pain
  • rapid heartbeat
  • arrhythmia
  • shortness of breath
  • dizziness
  • fatigue

Q. What can the results mean?

  • arrhythmia
  • heartbeat that is too fast or slow
  • inadequate blood supply to the heart
  • a bulge in the heart's walls
  • thickening of the heart's walls
  • heart attack

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