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An ECG is used to test and record the electrical activity of the heart.
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An ECG will be performed.
You will be asked to lie on a couch and ECG stickers will be attached to your chest and connected to the echo machine.
ECG electrodes (sticky pads) will be attached to your chest and connected with wires to the echocardiogram machine.
You will have initial investigations done such as blood tests, ECG and vital signs (blood pressure, temperature etc).
An ECHO is not the same as an electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG, which is a simple and useful test that records the rhythm, rate and electrical activity
During this appointment your blood pressure, pulse and temperature will be recorded and other tests such as an ECG and pre procedure bloods will be taken
You will then be asked to lie on a couch and ECG stickers will be attached to your chest and connected to the echocardiogram machine.
However, most lines are now inserted under ECG guidance, which is a more accurate way of confirming that the line is in the correct place.
This is to assess your past medical history, take routine bloods and swabs and an ECG (Electrocardiography) tracing of your heart if required.
10,000: slow IV injection reserved for severely ill patients where there is doubt about adequacy of the circulation and absorption from the IM site; with ECG
ECG electrodes will be attached to your chest and legs to monitor your heart.
A cuff will be placed on your arm to measure your blood pressure. 3 ECG pads, attached by wires to the echo machine, will be put onto your chest or back
ECG stickers will be attached to your chest and connected with wires to the echocardiogram machine.
You will also have investigations such as a blood pressure check, urinalysis (check of your urine), blood tests and an ECG (electrocardiogram, tracing
Blood tests and heart tracings (ECG) will be taken.
ECG electrodes will be attached to your arms and legs to monitor your heart. You may be given sedation at this point, if you would like it.
A series of tests, such as blood pressure, pulse and an ECG (reading of your heart rate) will be performed.
