Electrocardiogram

(ECG or EKG)

Ask your doctor

The following questions can help you talk to your or your child's doctor about having an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). Consider printing out or writing down these questions and taking them with you to your appointment. Taking notes can help you remember your doctor’s response when you get home.

Doctor and Patient at appointment with ipad
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR

Bring of a list of questions to talk with your doctor about electrocardiograms. 

  1. What can an ECG tell us about my or my child's heart health?
  2. What happens next if an ECG shows that there's an abnormal heart rhythm?
  3. What happens next if an ECG shows damage to the heart muscle?
  4. Can an ECG show if there are blockages or not?

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

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