An electrocardiogram (ECG) during rest provides valuable information about the electrical activity of your heart when it is not under stress. A skilled medical practitioner will place small electrodes on your chest, arms, and legs to monitor the electrical signals produced by your heart. Examining these signals allows for the identification of vari
Electrocardiogram: Assessing Cardiac Function at Rest
An electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as a resting ECG, is a painless procedure used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart. During an ECG, electrodes are placed on the chest, arms, and legs to detect the tiny electrical signals produced by the heart as it beats. These signals are then displayed on a graph, allowing physicians to analyze