ECG test at home in Rajaji Nagar

Various diagnoses and findings are possible with electrocardiography. Altogether, the identification of diseases is made based upon the patterns. Your physician may recommend an electrocardiogram test to determine or detect: 

1. Arrhythmias – Abnormal heart rhythm.
2. Coronary artery disease (CAD) / ischemic heart disease is due to blockage or narrowing of arteries resulting in chest pain or a heart attack.
3. History of heart attack
4. To monitor heart disease treatments, such as a pacemaker.
5. As a routine health check-up; for example before a surgical procedure.
6. Health problems like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol or habits such as cigarette smoking or illegal drug use.

Signs and symptoms include –

1. Chest-pain
2. Chest tightness
3. Heart palpitations
4. Dizziness, confusion
5. Breathlessness
6. Weakness
7. Syncope (Fainting)
8. Radiating pain to neck, back, shoulder or either arm
9. Heartburn

• The ECG full form is electrocardiogram; it is a simple and fast diagnostic test to estimate the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to diagnose heart problems in all age groups. The ECG test result is displayed on a screen or paper, as spikes and dips called waves.

1. During the procedure, metal electrodes (small, sticky circular patches) are placed on the skin on the chest, arms, and legs. The metal electrodes (sensors) are connected to an ECG machine by lead wires. No electricity is passed into the body.
2. It is a painless procedure and gets over very fast within 5 to 10 minutes.
3. ECG consists of a graph of voltageversus time of the electrical activity generated by the heart.
4. Doctors often conduct ECG tests in their surgery, but sometimes you need to do it in a hospital or any diagnostic centre.
5. By examining the ECG report, your physician will be able to assess your heart health. 

The cost for ECG test in Bangalore starts at Rs.1200. You can book an online ECG test through our website and our customer support will reach out to you.

During an ECG procedure, the health care provider will advise you to lie down on a bed; you need to remove your upper clothing so that electrodes can be attached to your chest and limbs. You can ask for a hospital gown or wear loose clothes to place electrodes on your body.

It may be necessary to shave your chest if hairy or clip some hair upwards to avoid any disturbance during the procedure.

Electrodes are placed on your chest, arms and legs.

You will be asked to avoid any movements and breathe normally

The electrodes (sensors) will record the electrical activity of your heart

The electrocardiograph will display the results on a paper or a computer screen

The procedure will take only a few minutes and you can leave.