What is an EKG? A Complete Guide to Electrocardiograms

An EKG (electrocardiogram) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to detect any heart problems, such as heart attacks, irregular heartbeats, or heart failure. An EKG may be ordered by a doctor as part of a routine physical, or if a patient complains of chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, or other symptoms. The test involves placing electrodes on the patient's chest, arms, and legs, and recording the electrical activity of the heart. The results of the test can be displayed on a piece of paper or on a screen and will be reviewed by a doctor.

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[JamieNicole]

I'm having one done tomorrow and didn't know what to expect. This was very helpful. Thank you

[jaythedjentleman]

After I found out that this shows heart disease as well as heart attack it made my health anxiety go down. After I found out that oxygen saturation being low could be a sign made me feel better too, and mine was 100 percent

[welshirishgirl]

They are really that fast they don't hurt at all

[andreaohara]

It takes longer to set you up than the actual test..

[alyssajacobsen]

Thank you for this I am currently on my way to get one so thank you for showing me what will happen and I'm not as scared now 😊😁

[Mindraker]

I've had them stuck to me during a surgery. Painless, but I've had so many stuck to me that I've found one stuck in an unexpected place the next day.

[Deadheadbarbie]

Thanks for the video I have to take my 9-year-old in next week this has helped me show him what to expect and now he's not so nervous

[LoriChampion]

I have to get my EKG certification for nursing school. Helpful video !

[almagillyard]

Thank you this was very helpful/ feeling a lot better after watching.

[taylorhuntington]

Crazy that you can have a watch capable of doing this now

[prdy]

Does the placement of the electrodes differ depending on the reason for the procedure?

[SincerelyChiss]

I have to get one tomorrow & I’m nervous I just don’t want anything to be wrong with my heart 😬

[danielsamiec]

Need one to tryout for college football. This is nice to know what will be done. Thank you!

[mr.peanutbutter]

The guy seemed completely over with this.

[ankae]

I am having one done within the hour, so this is helpful

[stinka]

Thank you for this. I am scheduled for an EKG in 3 few weeks and was nervous. I'm shy about being exposed like this.

[laurenpadgett]

Had one today. Not the first one I've had due to family history of heart disease.

[lisagorter]

i had to have one done yesterday in the doctors office and cause i have a pacemaker i have to go back to a actual heart doctor to re do it today i am hoping and praying it all goes better today cause i am having thyroid surgery in April on the 11th and this is all part of pre op i already got the Chest xray done and the blood work this is the last on this list if this does not work then i have no clue what the surgion will do but i have tried my best to get it all done it was painless yes but the surgion knowing i had a device in my body should have told me to go to a Heart doctor to begin with and not my family doc could have made my life easier .

[brpergl]

I'm probably going to need one done

[Louie]

The only painful part about the EKG is taking that dang tape off.