Electrocardiogram Specialist

Coral Gables Cardiology Associates

Concierge Internal Medicine & Cardiologists serving the greater Miami, Florida area. Call us to book your appointment today.

An electrocardiogram, sometimes called an EKG, provides valuable information about your heart function. The team of physicians at Coral Gables Cardiology Associates offers in-office EKGs to evaluate your heart health and diagnose cardiovascular disease. If you're looking for expert cardiology services, including electrocardiograms, call the practice in Coral Gables, Florida, to schedule your consultation today.

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Electrocardiogram Q & A

What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

An EKG is a test that monitors and records the electrical activity in your heart. It's non-invasive, safe, and painless.

Every beat of your heart is powered by an electrical wave that causes your heart muscles to squeeze and contract, moving blood through your heart and body.

Understanding the abnormalities in your heart's electrical activity helps your doctor diagnose problems and design treatment plans to improve and protect your health.

Why would I need an electrocardiogram?

Your physician might recommend an EKG if you have symptoms, such as:

Chest pain
Dizziness
Confusion
Heart palpitations
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Weakness
Decreased ability to exercise
Fatigue

Electrocardiograms help the team at Coral Gables Cardiology Associates to diagnose conditions, including arrhythmia and coronary artery disease. They can also show whether you've had a heart attack or if your cardiovascular treatments are working.

The team at Coral Gables Cardiology Associates also includes EKGs in their concierge medicine program. The test allows them to monitor and track your heart health, identifying any changes as early as possible.

How should I prepare for an EKG?

You have a consultation with your physician before your electrocardiogram. While reviewing your medical history, make sure your doctor knows about any medications, vitamins, or supplements that you take every day. You should also discuss any prior cardiovascular health issues or treatments.

Your doctor gives you personalized preparation instructions. In general, you should avoid having caffeine or using tobacco products for several hours before your test. Your doctor might ask you to stop taking certain medications before your EKG.

What happens during an electrocardiogram?

You might need to change into a hospital gown for your test. A technician attaches sticky electrodes to your chest and connects them to wires leading to the recording device.

The electrodes pick up the electrical activity in your heart and transmit the information to the computer. The computer records and displays the data as waves on a monitor. You need to stay as still as possible for most of the tests.

A standard EKG doesn't take very long. Your doctor reviews the results and discusses your diagnosis and next steps with you. You can return to your regular activities as soon as your appointment is over.

Call Coral Gables Cardiology Associates to schedule an appointment for an electrocardiogram today.

We serve the greater Miami, Florida area. Call us to book your appointment today.