It is a painless, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It’s a quick way to check your heart’s rhythm and rate.
What it’s used for
- Diagnosing heart conditions like arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and heart attacks
- Monitoring how well treatments for heart conditions are working
- Ruling out heart disease before surgery
- Detecting non-heart conditions like electrolyte imbalances and lung diseases
When it’s recommended
- If you’re experiencing chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, or palpitations
- If you’re about to have surgery