Welcome to New Choice Health where we help you make informed decisions about your medical procedures by giving you the tools you need to compare facilities in your area.
Shop and save with New Choice Health!
Procedure | Price Range | |
---|---|---|
Electrocardiogram Cost Average | $550 - $1,450 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
---|---|---|
Pennsylvania Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Underwood-memorial Hospital | Woodbury | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Mary Medical Center | Langhorne | Acute Care Hospital |
Roxborough Memorial Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Francis Hospital | Wilmington | Acute Care Hospital |
Graduate Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown Hospital Open MRI at Hartsville | Warminster | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Childrens Hospital |
Brandywine Hospital | Coatesville | Acute Care Hospital |
Montgomery Hospital Medical Center | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Quakertown Hospital | Quakertown | Acute Care Hospital |
Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | Acute Care Hospital |
Temple University Children's Medical Center | Philadelphia | Childrens Hospital |
Lifecare Hospitals of Chester County | West Chester | Acute Care Hospital |
Pottstown Scanning and Treatment Center | Pottstown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Middletown Community Radiology | Middletown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Valley Open MRI | Huntingdon Valley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Open MRI and Imaging Center of Elkton | Elkton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Crozer-chester Medical Center | Upland | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical Imaging of Flourtown | Flourtown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | Acute Care Hospital |
Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Radiology for South Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County | Willingboro | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Agnes Continuing Care Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Union Hospital | Elkton | Acute Care Hospital |
Bryn Mawr Hospital | Bryn Mawr | Acute Care Hospital |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees | Voorhees | Acute Care Hospital |
Frankford Hospitals - Torresdale Campus | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center | Meadowbrook | Acute Care Hospital |
Abington Memorial Hospital | Abington | Acute Care Hospital |
Southeast Medical Imaging | Glen Mills | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Central Montgomery Medical Center | Lansdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Trolley Square Open MRI and Imaging Center | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Christiana Care Imaging Services | Newark | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Silverside OpenMRI and Imaging Center | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Lower Bucks Hospital | Bristol | Acute Care Hospital |
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center | Camden | Acute Care Hospital |
Lankenau Hospital | Wynnewood | Acute Care Hospital |
Colmar Imaging MRI Center | Colmar | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Richboro MRI | Richboro | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging Associates | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown MRI Center | Doylestown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Able Imaging | Woodbury | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Able Imaging (Cherry Hill) | Cherry Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
The Memorial Hospital of Salem County | Salem | Acute Care Hospital |
Womens Imaging Center of Delaware | Newark | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
University Open MRI | Bala Cynwyd | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Christiana Hospital | Newark | Acute Care Hospital |
Grand View Hospital | Sellersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | Darby | Acute Care Hospital |
Able Imaging, Springdale Radiology | Cherry Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Best Open MRI | Newark | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Riddle Memorial Hospital | Media | Acute Care Hospital |
Byberry MRI and Diagnostic Center | Huntingdon Valley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Imaging Group of Delaware | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Reg | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Kensington Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County | Mount Holly | Acute Care Hospital |
Pennsville Radiology | Pennsville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Deborah Heart and Lung Center | Browns Mills | Acute Care Hospital |
University Dynamic MRI (South) | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging of Exton | Exton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
South Jersey Healthcare Elmer Hospital | Elmer | Acute Care Hospital |
Oaks Radiology | Oaks | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Open Mr | Bala Cynwyd | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Suburban Hospital | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Kennedy Memorial Hospitals - University Medical Center | Cherry Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Delaware County Memorial Hospital | Drexel Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Koniver Fiss Mansoory | Wilmington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
University Dynamic MRI ( Cheltenham) | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Barix Clinics of Pennsylvania | Langhorne | Acute Care Hospital |
Diagnostic Imaging of Brandywine Valley | Downingtown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Jennersville Open MRI and Imaging Center | West Grove | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children | Philadelphia | Childrens Hospital |
Wills Eye | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Cooper University Hospital | Camden | Acute Care Hospital |
Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | Acute Care Hospital |
Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Hahnemann University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Eagleville Hospital | Eagleville | Acute Care Hospital |
University Dynamic MRI (Northeast) | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Able Imaging (Washington Township) | Turnersville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Jennersville Regional Hospital | West Grove | Acute Care Hospital |
Northeastern Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children and Nemours | Wilmington | Childrens Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | Acute Care Hospital |
Nazareth Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Paoli Hospital | Paoli | Acute Care Hospital |
Temple Ne Radiology | Philadelphia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 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.
In the news