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ECG & Heart Check

Our ECG & Heart Check service provides rapid cardiac assessment to evaluate your heart rhythm and electrical activity. It is designed for patients experiencing chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath who require immediate diagnostic insight from our clinical team.

30 minutes
ECG & Heart Check

About this service

ECG & Heart Check

At our urgent care clinic, we offer comprehensive ECG (Electrocardiogram) and heart health diagnostics designed to provide rapid, accurate assessments of your cardiac function. This essential service is ideal for patients experiencing unexplained chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or fainting spells. Our diagnostic suite includes a professional-grade 12-lead ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and a focused clinical evaluation by our medical team to rule out acute cardiac events and determine if further specialized intervention is required.

What to Expect and Preparation

When you arrive for your heart check, a healthcare professional will clean specific areas on your chest, arms, and legs to ensure optimal electrode contact. Small, sticky sensors will be attached, and you will be asked to lie still for a few minutes while the machine records the electrical activity of your heart; the process is entirely painless and non-invasive. To ensure the most accurate results, please avoid applying body lotions or oils to your chest on the day of your visit, and wear comfortable, two-piece clothing that allows easy access to your torso.

Common Conditions Evaluated

  • Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats such as Atrial Fibrillation)
  • Tachycardia (fast heart rate) or Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
  • Signs of past or current myocardial infarction (heart attack)
  • Coronary artery disease indicators
  • Heart muscle strain or enlargement

Related conditions

Chest Pain Palpitations Heart ECG