Electrocardiogram

Dr Gourish Karande explains how an ECG proves to be an invaluable tool for checking heart health.

- Dr Gourish Karande

The heart is an important muscle organ which pumps blood to different parts of the body through veins and arteries. Proper functioning of the heart is necessary for a proper functioning of the body. Irregular functioning of the heart can result in heart disease which also affects the functioning of liver, kidney, brain and the pancreas. Heart tests diagnose the functioning and rhythm of the heart.

Importance of ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that detects the functioning of the heart by measuring the electrical activity generated by the heart during contraction. It helps detect blockages in the heart. ECG identifies irregularities in heart rhythm, i.e. the speed of heart rate. It reveals injury or physical changes in the heart muscle. ECG test is used as an assessment and diagnostic tool in pre-hospital, hospital and other clinical settings. It can also be used for continuous monitoring of the functioning of the heart in cases of surgery and implantation.

ECG explained