A resting electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a painless procedure that records the electrical activity of your heart. During this test, you will be asked to lie down quietly while electrodes are attached to your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes capture the heart signals from your heart to a machine that generates a graph of your heart cycle.

A resting electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an EKG, is a non-invasive procedure that records the electrical activity of the heart. Experienced cardiologists carefully analyze the ECG waveform to detect any abnormalities in heart rhythm or structure. The resulting ECG tracing provides valuable information about the heart's health. Typical findi