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An electrocardiogram or ECG measures the electrical activity of your heart.
An electrocardiogram or ECG measures the electrical activity of your heart. Analysis of the results can indicate any damage to the heart muscle. An ECG can be used to assess if you have had a heart attack or evidence of a previous heart attack. The test may also be used to detect:
There are three types of ECG, recommended according to the symptoms you are displaying:
Electrodes are placed on your wrists, ankles and chest as you relax. The electrodes are connected to a machine recording all the electrical signals from your heart. An ECG is a completely painless test and takes less than a minute to perform once the leads are in position. After the test, the electrodes are removed.
After the test, your doctor will review the readings of the ECG machine which appear as a series of waves.
The electrocardiogram is a safe, simple and painless test that takes less than a minute to carry out. There will be no electricity put through your body. You may experience a slight discomfort once the electrodes are being removed, just like removing a plaster.
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