ECG Test (Electrocardiogram) in Sharjah

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records the electrical activity of your heart. At Emirates European Hospital in Sharjah, an ECG helps our cardiology specialists check your heart rate and rhythm and detect signs of heart strain, previous heart damage, or rhythm problems.

The test is quick and painless. Small sticky electrodes are placed on your chest, arms, and legs while you lie still for a few minutes. The whole test usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes, and no preparation is required.

An ECG may be recommended if you have chest pain, palpitations, a fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath. It is also used for routine heart checks, pre-operative assessment, and monitoring of high blood pressure, diabetes, and other conditions that affect the heart.

Your ECG is reviewed by a cardiology specialist, who may recommend further tests such as an echocardiogram (Echo) as part of a specialist cardiology consultation.