ECG
A quick, painless recording of the heart's rhythm: for check-ups, symptoms and before surgery.
Diagnostics
ECG
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the electrical activity of the heart through small stickers placed on the chest, arms and legs. It takes only a few minutes and is completely painless.
An ECG is a routine part of the check-up before any operation, and it is used when a patient has chest discomfort, palpitations, breathlessness or dizziness.
ECGAn ECG is done for
- Check-ups before surgery and anaesthesia
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Palpitations or an irregular heartbeat
- Breathlessness or dizziness
- Routine health check-ups, especially with diabetes or high blood pressure
What to expect
Prepare
You lie down comfortably; the chest, wrists and ankles need to be uncovered.
Record
Electrode stickers are attached and the heart's rhythm is recorded for a few minutes.
Review
The tracing is reviewed by your doctor.
Questions patients ask
Does an ECG hurt?
No. Nothing goes into the body; the stickers only record signals from the heart.
If I have chest pain, should I wait for an appointment?
No. Severe or sudden chest pain is an emergency. Come straight to the hospital or call +91 90061 11350.
Need to see a doctor?
Call or WhatsApp the hospital and the team will guide you to the right department. For emergencies, come straight in: we are open 24 hours.
Prefer to plan ahead? Request an appointment online.