An electrocardiogram records the electrical signals in the heart. It's a common and painless test used to quickly detect heart problems and monitor the heart's health.
At Taal DNA Laboratories an electrocardiogram — also called ECG or EKG — is a technology of high end. The procedure takes between 10-15 minutes..
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Why ECG?
- 1. Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
- 2. If arteries are blocked or narrowed in the heart (coronary artery disease) which causes chest pain or a heart attack.
- 3. We can check and see if you have had a previous heart attack or not.
- 4. We can monitor and see how well certain heart disease treatments, such as a pacemaker, are working
Signs and symptoms of ECCG
- a) Weakness, fatigue or a decline in ability to exercise
- b) Angina (type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart)
- c) Chest pain
- d) Dizziness, lightheadedness or confusion
- e) Heart palpitations
- f) Rapid pulse
- g) Shortness of breath
Diseases detected by ECG
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) can be used to assess the heart rate and rhythm. This test can often detect the following diseases:
- • Heart disease
- • Heart attack
- • Enlarged heart
- • Abnormal heart rhythms that may cause heart failure.