Electrocardiography (ECG) is a simple, completely non-invasive method that records the heart’s electrical activity using electrodes placed on the body. It allows clinicians to accurately assess heart function and identify disorders that could endanger health or life.
What an ECG Reveals:
• Heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) – detects irregular heart activity that may lead to serious complications.
• Myocardial ischaemia – an indication that the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen.
• Signs of past heart attack or valve abnormalities – helps identify previously unrecognised or hidden cardiac conditions.
Early detection of abnormalities makes it possible to begin treatment sooner and significantly reduce the risk of heart failure. This short, painless examination can quite literally save a life.