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Heart Care
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
This painless test is one of the simplest and fastest ways to record the electrical activity of your heart. It also is an effective way to detect potential heart damage. Electrodes are placed on your chest, arms and legs. Thin wires (leads) run from the electrodes to a piece of equipment that measures your heart’s electrical activity. Diagnoses these conditions:
Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a heart care doctor and more. This page last updated 4/23/08 12:02 PM
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