An electrocardiogram, or ECG, records the heart's electrical activity to detect rhythm abnormalities and damage. During the painless test, electrodes on the chest measure signals. Cardiologists use it to diagnose arrhythmias, heart attacks, or poor blood flow. Patients with chest pain, palpitations, or heart disease risk benefit most from early detection and monitoring.
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