ECG Test in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is probably the most well-known of the non-invasive heart procedures that almost everyone is aware of. ECG is a quick, painless and effective test that gives a good picture of the heart condition. At Souram health centre, We are providing the best ECG tests for patients who are at high risk of cardiac diseases. The cost of ECG services is very affordable.
When an ECG is used?
An ECG is often used alongside other tests to help diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the heart.
It can be used to investigate symptoms of a possible heart problem, such as chest pain, palpitations (suddenly noticeable heartbeats), dizziness and shortness of breath.
An ECG can help detect:
- arrhythmias
- – where the heart beats too slowly, too quickly, or irregularly
- coronary heart disease – where the heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances
- heart attacks – where the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked
- cardiomyopathy – where the heart walls become thickened or enlarged
How an ECG is carried out?
There are several different ways an ECG can be carried out. Generally, the test involves attaching a number of small, sticky sensors called electrodes to your arms, legs and chest. These are connected by wires to an ECG recording machine.
You don’t need to do anything special to prepare for the test. You can eat and drink as normal beforehand.
There are 3 main types of ECG:
- a resting ECG – carried out while you’re lying down in a comfortable position
- a stress or exercise ECG – carried out while you’re using an exercise bike or treadmill
- an ambulatory ECG (sometimes called a Holter monitor) – the electrodes are connected to a small portable machine worn at your waist so your heart can be monitored at home for 1 or more days.
Getting your results
An ECG recording machine will usually show your heart rhythm and electrical activity as a graph displayed electronically or printed on paper.
For an ambulatory ECG, the ECG machine will store the information about your heart electronically, which can be accessed by a doctor when the test is complete.
Are there any risks or side effects?
An ECG is a quick, safe and painless test. No electricity is put into your body while it’s carried out.
Dr. Vikram B. Kolhari
MBBS, MD (Gen Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
