-You may have a heart attack -You may have a heart attack and need to be hospitalized -You may have a heart attack and need to be treated quickly

Why do you need an EKG test? 

  • chest pain
  • shortness of breath
  • rapid heart rate
  • sweating
  • feeling of warmth or tingling in the hands and feet

There are no special preparations that need to be performed before an EKG or ECG test, though certain areas like the chest may require shaving to ease the sticking of the electrodes. There is no need for starving of any kind. There are other types of EKG that your doctor may recommend if your symptoms are not read by a standard electrocardiogram.

Types of EKG. 

A doctor will need to be seen and the cost will vary depending on insurance, attending physician, and the geographical location of the hospital.

How much does an EKG cost? 

A standard EKG may fall in the range of $200-$2000. A test will cost $800 on a nationwide average. With insurance, as long as the test is medically important, the price will fall within $100 to $500. If abnormalities show up on the test result, another EKG may be required, or another test to couple the EKG. This may come with additional charges. For example, a blood work test may cost $200 or more. Insurance can cover these bills.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is important to visit your doctor and get an EKG test: dizziness, palpitations, and fatigue. An abnormal EKG may sometimes be readings from a healthy heart, or may signal an emergency like myocardial infarction. Paying attention to your symptoms will help keep you out of the woods. ..

How long does it usually take to get an EKG test done? ..

The process of getting an EKG usually takes about 10 minutes. ..

There is no definitive answer to this question as the effectiveness of an EKG in detecting a previous heart attack remains unknown. Some studies have shown that an EKG can be helpful in predicting future heart attacks, while other studies have shown that the test is not very accurate. ..

A cardiac MRI is used to accurately diagnose a previous heart attack; though an EKG can do the same, it is only a little accurate. An EKG can accurately predict if a person will have a heart attack in the coming days.