Electrocardiogram (ECG) in Pune

An electrocardiogram records the electrical signals in the heart. It's a common and painless test used to quickly detect heart problems and monitor the heart's health.

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.

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