ECG

Suyash Diagnostic Centre an electrocardiogram called ECG / EKG is a test to check the health of your heart. This test is done with the help of electrodes or sensors placed on a person’s limbs and chest with the use of transparent gel. The result of this test shows the electrical activity of the heart and the experts diagnose if there are some abnormalities in the functioning of the heart. An electrocardiogram test is done through a machine that consists of a set of sensors connected to a central unit. The electrodes generate an electric signal through which the results of the test get recorded. In the early times the test results were recorded on paper with analog electronics , nowadays analog to digital converters are used to convert the electrical activity of the heart into digital signals. Most recent ECG machines make use of algorithms. The rhythm of the heart beat and how fast the heart is beating can be examined by a very simple and effortless procedure of electrocardiography. Generally, this test is done when a person is facing issues of heart ailment, chest pain, dizziness or shortness of breath. One can easily check his heart beats while at home. If your heartbeat shows the numbers of 60 to 100 beats per minute it can be considered as normal. It is better for a person with regular cardiovascular issues to have his ECG test done within regular time periods.