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ECG Test in Amravati: What It Shows and How It Is Done

By Dr. Pavan Agrawal, Interventional Cardiologist, Amravati · Updated October 2026 · 2 min read

An ECG (electrocardiogram, also called EKG) records the heart's electrical activity. It is quick, painless and one of the first tests when you have chest pain, palpitations or breathlessness.

How it is done

Small sticky electrodes are placed on your chest, arms and legs, and a machine records the trace. It takes a few minutes. You lie still. There is no pain and no radiation.

What it can show

• Heart rhythm problems
• Signs of a current or past heart attack
• Strain on the heart
• Effects of some medicines or salt imbalances

Limits

A normal ECG does not rule out every heart problem, especially if symptoms come and go. The doctor may add an echo, TMT or other tests. Learn the difference in ECG, echo and TMT.

Before you go

Wear loose clothing, bring old ECGs and tell the technician about your medicines. For an ECG consultation, call 95116 13365.

Emergency: chest pain that is severe, lasts more than a few minutes, spreads to the arm, jaw or back, or comes with sweating, breathlessness or fainting needs emergency care. Call 112 or the hospital on 95116 13365 straight away.

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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.