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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Electrocardiogram Cost Average | $700 - $1,750 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | Moss Beach | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Novato Community Hospital | Novato | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Acute Care Hospital |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Valley Memorial Center | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Walnut Creek | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Luke's Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Health Diagnostics of Ca. | Menlo Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | Daly City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates | So San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland | Oakland | Childrens Hospital |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Ultrasound, Mammography and Radiology Services Medical Group | San Mateo | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Pacific Advanced Imaging | San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates | San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez | Acute Care Hospital |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Laguna Honda Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
University of California San Francisco Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Concord | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
La Clinica De La Raza | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Berkeley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | San Bruno | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Introduction
The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a noninvasive test that is used to detect underlying heart conditions by measuring the electrical activity of the heart. An EKG is used to determine if there is damage to the heart, if the heart is beating normally, how fast it is beating, the effects of drugs or devices used to control the heart (such as a pacemaker), along with determining the size and position of the heart chambers. The physician may order this test if the patient experiences chest pain, other symptoms or as part of a routine exam in patients over the age of 40. The EKG is a static picture and may not reflect severe underlying heart problems at a time when the patient is not having any symptoms. Other tests that may be alternatives to an EKG or may be used in conjunction with an EKG include an echocardiogram (a sonogram of the heart's pumping action) and a stress test—an EKG that is done in conjunction with treadmill or other supervised exercise to observe the heart's function under stress—may also be performed.
EKG Procedure Patient Preparation
Be sure to inform the physician of all medications being taken, as some can interfere with the test results. Exercising or drinking cold water immediately before an EKG may effect the test results. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual. If a stress test is to be performed, patients are asked not to eat for several hours before the test.
What to expect during and after an EKG
You will be asked to lie down on a table. The healthcare provider will clean several areas on your arms, legs and chest and then attach small patches called electrodes to the areas. It may be necessary to shave or clip some hair so the electrodes have good contact with the skin. The number of electrodes may vary. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin, which allows the electrical impulses of the heart to be more easily transmitted to the EKG leads. An EKG takes about five minutes and is painless. No electricity passes through the body. The electrodes may feel cold when first applied. You need to remain still and you may be asked to hold your breath for short periods during the test. It is important to be relaxed and relatively warm during the procedure, since any movements including shivering can alter the test results. If the EKG is a stress test, you will be exercising or under minimal physical stress to allow monitoring of changes in the heart. In some cases, the areas where the electrodes were applied may become irritated afterward. To avoid skin irritation, thoroughly clean the gel from the electrode sites after removal of the electrodes.
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