Most common cardiac test which measures electrical activity of the heart.

Performed to evaluate:

  • Heart Rate and rhythm
  • Patients experiencing chest pain, irregular heart rhythms
  • Inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle
  • Detects prior heart attacks
  • Effectiveness of cardiac medications
  • Pacemaker function

Procedure:

  • 10 electrodes (adhesive patches) will be applied to your chest arms and legs
  • Electrodes are connected to wires attached to an EKG machine
  • Recording obtained
  • Wires and electrodes are removed

Preparation for Test: None

Time for Testing: 15 Minutes