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Electrocardiogram (ECG) Test in Sterling Heights and Warren, Michigan
Get Heart Health Insights Fast With Safe, Painless ECG Testing in Sterling Heights and Warren, MI.
An ECG test records your heart’s electrical signals, helping detect heart problems and monitor heart health. This quick, painless test is performed by attaching small electrode patches to your chest, arms, and legs, providing instant insight into your heart’s rhythm, blood flow, and electrical activity.
At Forum Medical Clinic in Sterling Heights and Warren, MI, our internal medicine specialists recommend ECG tests for a range of reasons. Whether as part of a routine physical or to assess symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting, the ECG is a valuable tool for early detection and monitoring of heart issues.
- Standard ECG: Conducted in-clinic to analyze heart rhythm, electrical activity, and potential signs of heart disease or attack.
- Holter Monitor: A portable ECG worn for 1-2 days to track heart activity continuously, especially useful for detecting intermittent symptoms.
- Event Monitor: A wearable device used over weeks or months to record heart activity during specific symptoms, ideal for diagnosing occasional arrhythmias.
Common Questions
An electrocardiogram records the electrical signals of your heart to check for any abnormal rhythms, blood flow issues, or signs of a heart attack.
Avoid using oily or greasy skin products on the day of your test, and wear a shirt that can be easily removed. In some cases, men may need a small area of chest hair shaved for optimal electrode contact.
You’ll lie flat while electrodes are placed on your arms, legs, and chest. A small amount of gel helps the electrodes detect your heart’s electrical impulses, which are recorded on graph paper for analysis.
We recommend an ECG as part of routine physicals or when experiencing symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. It may also be used during cardiac exercise stress tests.
A Holter monitor is a portable ECG worn for 24-48 hours to monitor heart activity continuously, ideal for detecting irregular heart rhythms.
An event monitor records your heart’s electrical activity during symptoms and may be worn for weeks or months to help diagnose intermittent arrhythmias.