Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, quick, and painless procedure used to examine the electrical activity of the heart. The ECG test is performed to identify and detect conditions such as heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, and heart attacks.
Indications for performing an ECG on a patient include:
1) Chest pain
2) Palpitations
3) Shortness of breath
4) Sweating
5) Dizziness