An electrocardiogram while resting, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a common medical test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. During this simple procedure, small electrodes are attached to your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes capture signals to a machine that creates a graph of your heart's rhythm. The ECG recording can sho

An resting EKG at rest provides a valuable snapshot for evaluating your heart's rhythm. During this painless examination, electrodes are placed to your chest, arms, and legs to monitor the rhythmic impulses produced by your heart. This information can help your doctor assess any abnormalities in your heart's rhythm, such as bradycardia (slow heart