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Dr. Laure Bruchou
Consultant Cardiologist
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless, and non-invasive test that records the heart's electrical activity. It is an essential diagnostic tool used to identify various heart conditions, including abnormal heart rhythms and coronary heart disease.
If you have experienced potential signs of heart problems like chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath, an ECG test may be recommended. Additionally, symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, rapid heart rate, weakness, or confusion could also drive the need for an ECG. Patients with a family history of heart disease, even without symptoms, may require this test as a preventive screening measure.
This non-invasive test requires minimal preparation time.