The Best, Very Best, Guide To ECGs

When This Test's Used

You know about the test, men. Many, many of you get an ECG when you go in for a routine checkup! Docs use an ECG as a standard test when they think you've got heart or lung problems. Yes, those issues include blocked arteries or an irregular heartbeat. Men, your doc will give you an ECG to determine when you've had a heart attack and if it's still happening! Heart and lung diseases are huge, huge issues. But there's good news, men, there is! ECGs spot them as low voltage on your report. That's another reason why your doc will order one of these tests!

Men, ECGs also use exercise sometimes. Yes, you guessed it. This is when they're called stress tests! You get this kind when you've got exercise-induced asthma. They're also helpful to check on the success of surgery. Stress tests also let your doc see how a progressive condition has changed!