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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Electrocardiogram Cost Average | $340 - $875 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Clarkston MRI | Clarkston | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Children's Hospital of Michigan | Detroit | Childrens Hospital |
Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center | Mount Clemens | Acute Care Hospital |
Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe | Grosse Pointe | Acute Care Hospital |
Henry Ford Cottage Hospital | Grosse Pointe Farms | Acute Care Hospital |
Clarkston Health Center | Clarkston | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Straith Clinic | Bingham Farms | Acute Care Hospital |
Garden City Hospital | Garden City | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Oakland Hospital | Madison Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
St John Health System Detroit Macomb Campus | Detroit | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Med-scan | Southfield | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital | Howell | Acute Care Hospital |
Lapeer Regional Medical Center | Lapeer | Acute Care Hospital |
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Township | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Mary Mercy Hospital | Livonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Biomagnetic Imaging Center | Port Huron | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Harper University Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Heritage Hospital | Taylor | Acute Care Hospital |
Metro Diagnostic Imaging | Sterling Heights | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Bio-magnetic Roseville | Roseville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Oakland Imaging Services | Farmington Hills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Warren Radiology | Warren | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Port Huron Hospital | Port Huron | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Canton Imaging | Canton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center | Dearborn | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John River District Hospital | East China Township | Acute Care Hospital |
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Avant Imaging | Brighton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center | Rochester | Acute Care Hospital |
Open MRI of Michigan | Madison Heights | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Michigan Resonance Imaging | Rochester Hills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
The Imaging Center | Allen Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital | Wyandotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Poh Medical Center | Pontiac | Acute Care Hospital |
Great Lakes MRI of Michigan | Warren | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Wellpointe Imaging Center | Rochester Hills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland | Pontiac | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Hospital and Medical Center | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Brighton Hospital | Brighton | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Annapolis Hospital | Wayne | Acute Care Hospital |
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Warren Campus | Warren | Acute Care Hospital |
Contemporary Imaging Downriver | Trenton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Clinton Diagnostic | Clinton Township | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Mercy Hospital | Port Huron | Acute Care Hospital |
North Oakland Medical Centers | Pontiac | Acute Care Hospital |
Genesys Regional Medical Center | Lapeer | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Botsford Hospital | Farmington Hills | Acute Care Hospital |
Sinai-grace Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak | Royal Oak | Acute Care Hospital |
Bald Mountain Diagnostic Imaging | Lake Orion | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Providence Hospital | Southfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Beaumont Hospital , Troy | Troy | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakwood Southshore Medical Center | Trenton | Acute Care Hospital |
Premier Imaging Center Plc | Bingham Farms | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Huron Valley-sinai Hospital | Commerce | Acute Care Hospital |
Detroit Receiving Hospital | Detroit | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Macomb Hospital | Warren | Acute Care Hospital |
Oakland Regional Hospital | Southfield | Acute Care Hospital |
St. John Oakland MRI Center | Madison Heights | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Bio-magnetic Resonance | Madison Hts | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Regional Medical Imaging - Southgate | Southgate | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint John North Shores Hospital | Harrison Township | Acute Care Hospital |
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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