ECG (electrocardiography) is a versatile and indispensable method for diagnosing heart diseases and is easy to perform. A resting ECG is always conducted when there is any need to examine the heart. The ECG measures the electrical impulses that regulate the heart’s contractions. No prior preparation is needed for the examination. ECG recording can be used to examine, among other things:
Arrhythmias, such as extrasystoles and atrial fibrillation
Susceptibility to arrhythmias
Scars from previous myocardial infarctions, bundle branch blocks, and signs of enlargement or strain in different parts of the heart
Acute myocardial infarction
Types of ECG examinations include:
Resting ECG
Long-term ECG recording (Holter monitoring)
Symptom-based ECG
You can find more information about Holter monitoring and symptom-based ECG in the Long-term monitoring section of the Examinationhub.