EKG (Electrocardiogram)

Simple, quick, and essential for heart diagnosis

An EKG is one of the most commonly performed tests to evaluate heart health. It records the electrical signals of your heart and provides immediate insights into how well it’s working.

What Is an EKG?

An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart using small sensors (electrodes) attached to your chest, arms, and legs. It’s fast, painless, and can detect a variety of heart conditions.

Why Is It Done?

An EKG is used to:

• Diagnose arrhythmias
• Detect heart attacks
• Monitor heart disease
• Evaluate chest pain or palpitations.
• Check heart function before surgery.

Benefits of an EKG

• Fast and painless procedure
• Immediate results
• Detects many types of heart problems
• Helps guide further testing and treatment
• Often used during routine physicals or emergencies.s

What to Expect

• The test takes about 5–10 minutes.
• Electrodes are placed on your skin.
• You lie still while the machine records your heart’s electrical signals.

At IVY Cardiovascular & Vein Center, we offer quick and reliable EKGs as part of your complete heart evaluation.

Call (561) 210-9495 or schedule your EKG test online today.