An electrocardiogram while resting, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a common medical test that monitors the electrical activity of your heart. During this safe procedure, small electrodes are placed to your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes transmit signals to a machine that generates a graph of your heart's rhythm. The ECG recording can show
A resting ECG
An resting EKG at rest provides a valuable baseline for evaluating your heart's beat. During this painless examination, electrodes are placed to your chest, arms, and legs to monitor the electrical signals produced by your heart. This data can help your physician assess any abnormalities in your heart's pattern, such as bradycardia (slow heart rat