ECG (electrocardiography) - used to thoroughly examine the work of the heart.

Thanks to proper preparation for the study and high-quality decoding of the ECG, you can get information about the work of the heart and the presence of abnormalities.

Although cardiologists do not give prescriptions for preparing for an ECG, a certain number of rules should still be followed.

For an accurate examination of the heart muscle, immediately before the examination, it is worth avoiding strong physical exertion, as well as stress and a heavy snack.. If the study is scheduled for you in the morning, then you should limit yourself to a light breakfast, or avoid it altogether, you should also not abuse alcohol, energy drinks, and drinks containing caffeine.. If the study is scheduled for the daytime, then the last meal should be no later than two hours before the ECG. Heavy smokers should give up cigarettes at least three hours before the study.. Morning exercises are also best ignored on this day.. Before the ECG, you also need to sleep well, because the accumulated fatigue and nervousness will greatly interfere with the study..

Before the ECG procedure, you need to take a shower, but you should not apply creams and other care products to the skin, since their presence on the skin during the ECG distorts the operation of the sensor electrodes.

On the day of the EKG, you should choose clothing that is comfortable for you. You will need to take off your clothes above the waist, as the sensors will be attached to a special gel in the chest area, on the wrists, as well as to expose your shins to be able to attach additional sensors. Before the procedure itself, you should relax as much as possible, try to restore breathing - this will provide an even pulse and more reliable readings of the device. The procedure itself lasts no more than 10 minutes. The results of the examination with a full decoding of the ECG can be obtained after the procedure; the exact time of the readiness of the results should be found out from your doctor..

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