A resting electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a painless examination that measures the electrical patterns of your heart. During this test, you will be asked to lie down quietly while electrodes are placed to your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes send the electrical signals from your heart to a machine that generates a graph of your heart rhyt

An electrocardiogram at rest is a fundamental tool used to establish a reference point for an individual's heart function. This non-invasive procedure analyses the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts, producing a visual representation known as an electrocardiographic tracing. During a resting ECG, the patient typically lies down while