Electrocardiography is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed over the skin. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a form of a stress test, sometimes called a treadmill test or an exercise test, which can help your doctor find out how well your heart handles its workload.
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What is an Electrocardiogram (EKG)?
An electrocardiogram, or EKG for short, is performed to detect problems or possible concerns within the heart. An EKG is a non-invasive, painless test that records the electrical signals within the heart. There are several different kinds of EKGs; the types we offer include a Holter monitor, event monitor and treadmill test. A Holter monitor is a wearable device that records continuous EKG between 24 and 48 hours, while an event monitor is used only during certain times in intervals of several minutes.
