An ECG (resting electrocardiogram) is an electrocardiogram that produces a graphical visualisation of the electrical signals in your heart while you are lying down.
Why do I need this exam?
The heart is a hollow muscle that contracts under the influence of small electrical impulses. These impulses can be visualised with an ECG machine. An ECG provides information about your heart rhythm, possible damage to your heart and the possible enlargement of your heart.
What will we do?
To perform this exam, we will attach electrodes to your chest. We will also place electrodes on your shoulders and iliac crest. The wires coming out of the electrodes are attached to a device that records the electrical activity of your heart.
Duration of the exam
The exam will take circa 15 minutes in total.
How soon can you see me?
We want to help you as quickly as possible, which is why we keep the waiting times short at Diagnostiek voor U. Take a look at the current overview of waiting times for the various exams or read more about our waiting times on this page.
The results
We will send the results of your examination to your general practitioner. Schedule an appointment with your general practitioner or nurse practitioner to discuss your results.
You can also check the results of your exam in the MijnDiagnostiekvoorU client portal. You are free to choose whether you want to look at your results before discussing them with your caregiver.
