ECG Test

What is the Electrocardiography or ECG Test?

ECG test or electrocardiogram test is used to evaluate heart health by monitoring the electrical activity of the heart. Waves in the electrocardiogram are called spiked and dips. ECG is done when a patient suffers from dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, or palpitations. ECG test can also be used to determine the heart rhythm problems such as thickening of the heart muscle, fast or slow heartbeat, etc.

There are 3 major types of ECG tests:

• Resting ECG - It is done when a person is lying down ( in a comfortable position). 
• Exercise or Stress ECG - It is done when a person is using a treadmill or exercise bike.
• Holter Monitor or Ambulatory ECG - In this, the electrodes connected to a small portable machine is worn at your waist and then your heart is monitored for 1 or more days when you are at home. 

The type of ECG test that a person has to undergo depends on the symptoms or the suspected heart problem.

ECG test in Pakistan is a simple routine test that helps your doctor in evaluating your overall heart health and related diseases.

What is ECG Test Price in Pakistan?

The cost of an ECG test price in Pakistan ranges from (800-4000) Rupees. The ECG test cost in Pakistan varies depending upon the lab and city you choose for your test. However, to get a discount on ECG test prices in Karachi, Lahore Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, and other major cities, you can book your test from Healthwire.

How Can I Book an ECG Test Near Me?

You can easily book an ECG test online. For efficient service and affordable ECG test price in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other major cities you can rely on Healthwire.

To book your ECG test:

• You can simply click on the lab test online via our web healthwire.pk or Healthwire app 
• Select ECG test or upload prescription
• Pay in cash or online (debit/credit card, jazzcash) 
• Our representative will call you for confirmation.

You can also call us at 042352500989/02137130261 or click on the test for instant booking. You can also avail discount on the ECG test rate if you book your test via healthwire.pk

Why is ECG Needed?

An ECG test is conducted with other diagnostic tests in order to assess and diagnose the conditions that are affecting the heart. 

It is mostly used to check the symptoms of heart problems such as shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, and chest pain.

This test is conducted to

• Evaluate the overall heart health of a person.
• Diagnose various heart diseases such as arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, heart attacks, cardiomyopathies etc.
• Help in assessing the artificial cardiac pacemaker.
• Monitor and check the efficacy of heart medications.

It is a routine test that is conducted on a daily basis in the labs of Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and other major cities.

Is the ECG Test Painful?

The ECG test is not a painful test. A patient is simply asked to lie down and small electrodes (metal tabs) using sticky papers are fixed on the skin. These electrodes are then placed on the chest, shoulders, ankles, and wrists in a standard pattern.

How Many Days does it Take to Get an ECG test Report?

It mostly takes a day to get your ECG test report.

How to Interpret the (ECG) Test Result?

In the ECG test results, the ECG machine will represent the electrical activity and rhythm of the heart in the form of a graph. The graph is either printed or electronically displayed.

In the case of ambulatory ECG, the machine of the ECG test will store the results electronically and your doctor can easily access it when the test is complete.

You may also not be able to get the results of your ECG immediately as the specialist doctor needs to assess your test results and may recommend other tests if needed.