An electrocardiogram, commonly abbreviated as EKG or ECG, is a simple, quick, and painless test used to evaluate the heart. Small, plastic adhesive patches called electrodes are placed at certain spots throughout the body, typically on the chest, arms, and legs. The electrodes are connected to an EKG machine via wires, which gather information about the function of the heart. An EKG measures interpret and display the electrical activity of the heart. During an EKG test, no electricity is sent into the body. To keep blood flowing properly, natural electrical impulses coordinate contractions of the different parts of the heart. An EKG records these impulses to show:

– the strength and timing of electrical impulses
– the rhythm of the heartbeats
– how fast the heart is beating

Changes in an EKG can be a sign of many heart-related conditions, including arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) and cardiomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the heart).

An EKG may be ordered to:

– Look for the cause of chest pain
– Evaluate problems that may be heart-related
– Identify irregular heartbeats
– Help determine overall heart health
– See how an implanted pacemaker is working
– Determine how well heart medicines are working
– Get a baseline of the heart’s function

There may be other reasons why a doctor would recommend an EKG, so patients can ask them why they are ordering this test if they want to know more about their EKG.

An EKG can reveal:

– An arrhythmia (an abnormal heart rhythm)
– If the heart is getting enough oxygen
– If the heart is enlarged
– Signs of a previous heart attack

EKGs can reveal a wealth of information about the heart, but they are not always definitive; other diagnostic tests may be recommended if an EKG detects abnormalities.

To attach the electrodes and complete an EKG test, usually only takes about 10 minutes. However, the actual recording of heart data takes a few seconds, as it collects information quickly about the heart.

If you are looking for an EKG, come to Avant Medical Group today! Our team of healthcare professionals has been performing EKGs for many years and can help you determine the health of your heart in under half an hour! These diagnostic tools provide invaluable data about the health of your heart and can help prevent a number of cardiovascular conditions as well as determine current problems affecting the heart. For quick, effective, and accurate EKG services, come to Avant Medical Group today! Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced providers of EKGs and can take a deeper look at the health of your heart so you can take the necessary steps to improve your cardiovascular health. To book an appointment for an EKG, call our office today or visit our clinic conveniently located at 233 Broadway Suite 2750, New York, NY 10279. Our office is open eight hours a day, five days a week: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We serve patients from New York NY, Brooklyn NY, Manhattan NY, Harlem NY, and Greenwich Village NY. For more information, please call us or request an appointment online. We look forward to serving you!