{"id":301,"date":"2026-09-21T05:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T05:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/?page_id=301"},"modified":"2026-09-21T05:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T05:45:51","slug":"ecg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/?page_id=301","title":{"rendered":"ECG"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"301\" class=\"elementor elementor-301\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74938c32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74938c32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8732dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d8732dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ECG<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26910c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26910c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50218e1 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50218e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea4ac66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ea4ac66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75e48505 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75e48505\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7d51ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d7d51ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/17330.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-252\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/17330.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/17330-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/17330-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/17330-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-481ea699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"481ea699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"5r3b4c\" data-start=\"12375\" data-end=\"12419\">Recording the Heart&#8217;s Electrical Activity<\/h2><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"12421\" data-end=\"12662\"><strong data-start=\"12421\" data-end=\"12469\">ECG (Electrocardiogram) at Orbit Scan Centre<\/strong> is a commonly performed diagnostic test used to record the electrical activity of the heart. The centre provides <strong data-start=\"12583\" data-end=\"12624\">Digital 12-Channel ECG with reporting<\/strong> as part of its diagnostic facilities.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"12664\" data-end=\"12896\">An ECG records electrical signals generated by the heart and represents them as waveforms. These patterns provide healthcare professionals with information about heart rate, rhythm and certain aspects of cardiac electrical activity.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1dxbx6k\" data-start=\"12898\" data-end=\"12934\">Why Might an ECG Be Recommended?<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"12936\" data-end=\"13052\">A healthcare professional may advise an ECG as part of the assessment of symptoms or for routine cardiac evaluation.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"13054\" data-end=\"13115\">It may be used to support assessment in situations involving:<\/p><ul data-start=\"13117\" data-end=\"13339\"><li data-section-id=\"1j9w7qq\" data-start=\"13117\" data-end=\"13154\">Irregular heartbeat or palpitations<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wztuep\" data-start=\"13155\" data-end=\"13179\">Chest-related symptoms<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9fflul\" data-start=\"13180\" data-end=\"13213\">Changes in heart rate or rhythm<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6jogt9\" data-start=\"13214\" data-end=\"13241\">Cardiac health evaluation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6ho2ee\" data-start=\"13242\" data-end=\"13292\">Pre-procedure or routine assessment when advised<\/li><li data-section-id=\"kkq3gs\" data-start=\"13293\" data-end=\"13339\">Monitoring of certain known cardiac concerns<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"13341\" data-end=\"13488\">An ECG alone does not provide all information about heart health. Additional investigations may be recommended depending on the clinical situation.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1gl7ywf\" data-start=\"13490\" data-end=\"13521\">What Happens During an ECG?<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"13523\" data-end=\"13703\">Small electrodes are placed at specific positions on the patient&#8217;s chest and limbs. These electrodes detect the heart&#8217;s electrical signals, which are recorded by the ECG equipment.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"13705\" data-end=\"13824\">Patients are generally asked to remain still during the short recording period so that a clear tracing can be obtained.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"uft2q2\" data-start=\"13826\" data-end=\"13854\">ECG and Echocardiography<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"13856\" data-end=\"14009\">Orbit Scan Centre also provides <strong data-start=\"13888\" data-end=\"13915\">Echocardiography (Echo)<\/strong>. Although both investigations involve the heart, they provide different types of information.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"14011\" data-end=\"14236\">An ECG focuses on <strong data-start=\"14029\" data-end=\"14063\">electrical activity and rhythm<\/strong>, whereas an Echo uses ultrasound to examine <strong data-start=\"14108\" data-end=\"14141\">heart structures and movement<\/strong>. Depending on symptoms and clinical findings, these investigations may complement one another.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"6klqrk\" data-start=\"14238\" data-end=\"14275\">Part of Comprehensive Diagnostics<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"14277\" data-end=\"14448\">ECG services at <strong data-start=\"14293\" data-end=\"14327\">Orbit Scan Centre, Vaniyambadi<\/strong>, are available alongside laboratory investigations, Digital X-Ray, CT imaging, ultrasound and other diagnostic services.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"14450\" data-end=\"14618\">Providing multiple investigations under one roof helps simplify the diagnostic process for patients who require more than one test as part of their clinical assessment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd95de6 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd95de6\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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