LADIES AND GENTS WHAT IS ECG??

HI GUYS DR VALIN IS SENDING ME TO HAVE A ECG FOR ONE OF MY PRE OPS WHAT IS THAT?? ALL RESPONSES WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED..

Hey Mary, The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a noninvasive test that is used to reflect underlying heart conditions by measuring the electrical activity of the heart. By positioning leads (electrical sensing devices) on the body in standardized locations, information about many heart conditions can be learned by looking for characteristic patterns on the ECG.ECG leads are attached to the body while the patient lies flat on a bed or table. Leads are attached to each extremity (4 total) and to 6 pre-defined positions on the front of the chest. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin, which allows the electrical impulses of the heart to be more easily transmitted to the ECG leads. The leads are attached by small suction cups, Velcro straps, or by small adhesive patches attached loosely to the skin. The test takes about 5 minutes and is painless. In some instances, men may require the shaving of a small amount of chest hair to obtain optimal contact between the leads and the skin Hope this helps, LaToya

THANKS FOR THE INPUT.. NOW I KNOW WHAT TO ECPECT..

and shave your legs(they put one by my ankles) ...LOLOL....i went last Thursday..i can imagine how sexy the nurse thought my legs were...after all..its almost winter....oops......but come Thursday morning..my legs will be bare of all hair..just for Dr. Bell have a great evening deanna

Thats funny Deanna, I shaved too for my surgery ( like DR B really cared) but I was glad when they were all messing around by my ankles and feet looking to start my IV. Talk about adding insult to injury! Robin R