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ECG
A quick, non-invasive test that records the heart’s electrical activity and detects irregularities.
What is a ECG?
An ECG (short for Electrocardiogram) is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of your heart to check how well it’s working.
How it works:
- Your heart produces tiny electrical signals each time it beats.
- In an ECG, small sticky electrodes are placed on your chest, arms, and legs.
- These electrodes detect the signals, and a machine records them as a graph of waves on paper or a screen.
- Standard 12-Lead ECG
- Resting ECG for risk assessment