Every heartbeat tells a story.
An Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless, and quick test that records the electrical activity of your heart.
It helps detect irregularities in heart rhythm, rate, and conduction — allowing doctors to assess your heart’s health in real time.

❤️ What Is an ECG?

Your heart generates tiny electrical impulses that control each heartbeat.
An ECG machine records these impulses through small sensors (electrodes) placed on your chest, arms, and legs.
The resulting graph — called an ECG tracing — provides valuable information about your heart’s rhythm and overall function.

🩺 Why an ECG Is Done

Your doctor may recommend an ECG to:

• Evaluate chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations
• Detect irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
• Check for heart attack signs (past or ongoing)
• Assess the effectiveness of cardiac medications
• Monitor pacemaker function
• Perform routine heart check-ups, especially in adults with risk factors

⚙️ How the Test Works

• You’ll be asked to lie down comfortably.
• Electrodes (small sticky patches) are placed on your chest, arms, and legs.
• The ECG machine records your heart’s electrical signals for a few seconds.
• The results appear instantly as a graph or digital printout showing heart rhythm patterns.