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ECG Test At Home
Are you suffering from any heart condition and need an ECG scan? Medintu has a readily available and accurate Home based ECG scan with a new-age portable machine, giving reliable results. Keep in touch with your heart health, especially if you already have a problem, and if you do not but feel the symptoms, then get yourself checked. Medintu is committed to providing high-end tech at affordable prices so that you and your family can avail healthcare at a price that doesn’t pinch the pocket. Get online consultations with our partner cardiologists to get the best interpretation of the ECG test. Book your appointment with Medintu today.
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What is ECG?
ECG or electrocardiography is a test that checks the heart’s function, regularity, rate, and rhythm, helping cardiologists diagnose several heart conditions and monitor and treat them.ECG machine has probes connected to the main machine via wires, with the machine recording the electrical waves of the heat and then printing them out on a sheet of paper. The ECG paper is used to read the electrical signals from the heart. TheECG strip produced will be kept for reference later as well.
What Conditions can an ECG help Diagnose?
An ECG is a relatively simple test that can help diagnose several diseases, such as :
- Wolff Parkinson white syndrome
- Brugada syndrome
- Heart attack
- Heart blocks
- Sinus bradycardia
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Angina
- Hyperkalemia, hypokalemia and other metabolic abnormalities.
When to take the ECG test?
You can take the ECG test if you observe any of the following signs and symptoms:
- Palpitations or the heart beating fast
- sweating
- nausea
- fainting sensation
- pain in chest
- pain in the jaw, arm, or the back
- burning sensation in the chest
- stabbing pain in the chest
- loss of consciousness
These are only some signs and symptoms responsible for discomfort to the patient and raising the suspicion for a heart ailment in the person.
What are the Benefits of ECG Test at Home?
There are several advantages to having an ECG test at home:
- The patient gets tested in the calm environment of his home
- saving money and time of going to the hospital
- No exposure to the hospital environment leads to a low risk of hospital-acquired infection
- Individualised care and attention
How to Prepare for an ECG test at Home?
The following are some of the ways you can prepare for an ECG test:
- Wear loose and comfortable clothes
- do not drink caffeine before the ECG examination
- Do not exercise before the ECG examination
- do not move during the ECG test
- Remove all metal ornaments and jewellery, including electric watches.
6. avoid putting heavy and oily creams over the area where the probes are to be attached
Reasons When the Doctor Prompts for an ECG Test
A doctor or cardiologist may request an ECG Test to monitor any abnormalities that may arise due to variations in the heart rate and irregularities. Some of the conditions in which an ECG is useful are as follows:
- Tachycardia
- Heart attack
- Bradycardia
- Atrial fibrillation
- Ventricular fibrillation
Based on the reading of the ECG strip, the doctor will further evaluate the patient’s condition and decide on a treatment plan and the medications to regulate the heart abnormalities.
FAQs
How are ECG tests Done?
ECG tests are done by attaching electrodes over the chest and to three limbs to pick up the electrical signals from the heart and create the ECG waveform.
- 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.
- It is a painless procedure and gets over very fast within 5 to 10 minutes.
- ECG consists of a graph of voltageversus time of the electrical activity generated by the heart.
- Doctors often conduct ECG tests in their surgery, but sometimes you need to do it in a hospital or any diagnostic centre.
- By examining the ECG report, your physician will be able to assess your heart health.
Can an ECG test be Done at Home?
Yes. ECG tests can quickly be done at home with the help of portable ECG machines and a trained technician to place the electrodes correctly.
Why take the ECG Test?
ECG test is done to evaluate the electrical activity and structure of the heart. Any abnormality in the heart rate, regularity, function, or chest pain can be detected with the help of an ECG electrode.
Are there any other tests to be done with ECG?
Yes. ECG can be supplemented with the help of a pulse oximeter, High-sensitivity troponin-I and 2 D Echo to get a complete picture of the heart and its functioning.
Who should take the ECG Test?
ECG test is advised for people who display any of the following symptoms:
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- fatigue
- difficulty breathing while lying down
- heart beating very fast or palpitation
- fainting spells
What is the price of an ECG test?
An ECG test may cost anywhere from 400-800 rupees depending on the type of area and the machine used for the ECG test.
What are the indications for ECG?
There are several conditions in which an ECG can be used to monitor or diagnose a condition:
1. Atrial fibrillation
2. atrial flutter
3. Heart attack
4. Ishchemia of the cardiac muscle
5. paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
6. sinus bradycardia