What is Electrocardiogram (EKG)?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Holter monitor
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart over time produced by an electrocardiograph, usually in a noninvasive recording via skin electrodes.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 27 | 9 | |
| Heart palpitations | 19 | 6 | |
| Chest pain | 16 | 5 | |
| Premature ventricular contractions | 5 | 0 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) | 4 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 16 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Electrocardiogram (EKG)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bicuspid aortic valve | 1 |
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