Electrocardiography (ECG) in Kyiv
What you need to know about an electrocardiogram (ECG)
An electrocardiogram (ECG) of the heart is a simple and quick way to determine the state of the human cardiovascular system. An ECG can be performed on patients of all ages. An ECG can be used to detect heart defects, pathological conditions, and diseases in the early stages.
The ECG technique is painless and harmless, so it can be performed repeatedly. Without cardiograms, a cardiologist, not having a clear picture of the disease, cannot choose an effective treatment.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities
- Measuring heart rate and rhythm
- Measuring the regularity of heart beats
- Diagnosis of the general condition of the heart muscle
- Detection of myocardial developmental abnormalities
- Determination of conduction defects
- Detection of electrolyte imbalance
- Definition of pre-infarction conditions and infarction
- Indirect registration of inflammatory heart diseases (myocarditis)
Indications for conducting (ECG)
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat
- Chronic diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
- Arrhythmia, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, ischemia (control or suspicion)
- Dizziness, fainting
- Acute infections, diabetes, metabolic disorders
- Thyroid disease
- Before surgery, during pregnancy
- Medical examination for children (kindergarten, school)
- Risk factors: smoking, alcohol
Features of the electrocardiogram (ECG)
A mandatory requirement is the patient's calmness, absence of worries and nervous tension. To prevent the ECG results from being distorted, it is forbidden to drink alcohol, coffee, tea, smoke, or play sports before the procedure.
The procedure is performed in a lying position, the patient must remove all metal objects from the chest and limbs (jewelry, watches, bracelets), clothing should be loose so as not to restrict movement, and it should be easy to expose the chest. It is also necessary to expose the arms and legs. Electrodes are applied to the treated areas of the body.
The procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. Information from the cardiograph is recorded on a paper tape.