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Electrocardiography (ECG)
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on a patient’s body.
Heart problems diagnosed by ECG
Enlargement of the heart
Congenital heart defects involving the conducting (electrical) system
Abnormal rhythm (arrhythmia) – rapid, slow or irregular heart beats
Damage to the heart such as when one of the heart’s arteries is blocked (coronary occlusion)
Poor blood supply to the heart
Abnormal position of the heart
Heart inflammation – pericarditis or myocarditis
Cardiac arrest during emergency room or intensive care monitoring
Disturbances of the heart’s conducting system
Imbalances in the blood chemicals (electrolytes) that control heart activity.
What you will need to be scheduled for an ECG test:
A referral letter from your GP
Medicare Card
What should I do after an ECG test?
A cardiologist will assess your results and a report will be sent to your GP.
