EKG (ECG)

An EKG (or ECG) is a test that records the heart's electrical activity. Our heart's electrical signals control its rhythm and how it pumps blood. The EKG uses small sensors called electrodes placed on the skin to detect these signals and create a visual pattern on a monitor or paper. By analyzing this pattern, doctors can assess heart rate, rhythm, and identify issues like arrhythmias, past heart attacks, or other heart conditions. It’s a quick, painless, and non-invasive way to get important information about the heart’s health.