Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)

Home Monitoring Made possible

An electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a test that checks how your heart is functioning by measuring the electrical activity of the heart. With each heart beat, an electrical impulse (or wave) travels through your heart. This wave causes the muscle to squeeze and pump blood from the heart.

Conventionally the test can be carried out by a specially trained healthcare professional at a hospital, a clinic or at your GP surgery. But with the rise of telemedicine, this test can be done at the comfort of your home.

 Taking an EKG anytime, anywhere. If you feel a symptom, or just want the peace of mind has become possible. Simply take an EKG and in just 30 seconds know if your heart rhythm is normal or if atrial fibrillation is detected.

There are several different ways an ECG can be carried out. Generally, the test involves attaching a number of small, sticky sensors called electrodes to your arms, legs and chest. These are connected by wires to an ECG recording machine.

However, new ECG devices are now easy to use. Just put your fingers on the sensors—no wires, patches or gels required. Affordable. Portable and allows you to check in with your heart on the go. And thanks to bluetooth and digitized interface it allows you to share with your doctor.

Reference: Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Electrocardiogram (ECG).

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