A resting electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) serves as a primary baseline measurement of the heart's rhythm. During this painless procedure, electrodes are attached on your chest, arms, and legs to detect the minute electrical signals produced by your heart as it pumps. A resting ECG can identify various conditions, including irregular heart rhythms (a

A resting electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a routine test that measures the heartbeat rhythm of your heart. During this procedure, you will be asked to lie down while electrodes are affixed to your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes capture the waves from your heart to a machine that produces a graph of your heart's rhythm. A resting ECG ca