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An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is useful for identifying if the heart is beating normally.  It may be used for people with chest pain, heart palpitations, or suspected heart disease.  An ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart.  It provides information about the size and position of the heart chambers, heart damage, and the effect of a pacemaker or heart regulating medication.
 
Test Procedure
 
Prior to your ECG procedure a technician will apply several discs to your skin.  The discs are attached to electrodes that transmit information to a recording machine.
During the test, you will be asked to remain motionless or hold your breath at times.  An ECG is a painless procedure.  The recording machine will print your results.  Your doctor will review your results with you.
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“They were interested in my point of view and what I wanted. They kept me informed of my progress in reaching those goals. I learned a lot about a lot of things, like my nutritional needs as part of regaining my health. With what I had, I was initially told I had a 50-50 chance of making it. I believe the people at Carrus saved my life. I appreciate them so much. I was sad to leave. Glad I was healthy enough but it felt like I was leaving home.”

 

Omar Sturges

“They were interested in my point of view and what I wanted. They kept me informed of my progress in reaching those goals. I learned a lot about a lot of things, like my nutritional needs as part of regaining my health. With what I had, I was initially told I had a 50-50 chance of making it. I believe the people at Carrus saved my life. I appreciate them so much. I was sad to leave. Glad I was healthy enough but it felt like I was leaving home.”

 

Omar Sturges

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