What does or doesn’t an electrocardiogram say?
Last week’s Health Tip discussed the usefulness of the EKG, a highly important test used in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. Like most clinical tests, however, the EKG is not perfect. Some of the ways in which the …
Why do I need an electrocardiogram?
The electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, is a test that records electrical activity within the heart. With each heartbeat, an electrical signal is conducted through specialized nerves from the upper to lower chambers of the heart. This causes …
