An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a common procedure used to record the electrical activity of your heart. A resting ECG provides a baseline measurement of your heart's rhythm when you are at peace. During a stress test, however, you will participate in physical exercise while the ECG is recorded. This helps to reveal how your heart responds under stre

An electrocardiogram at rest is a fundamental tool used to establish a benchmark for an individual's heart function. This non-invasive procedure monitors the electrical activity of the cardiac muscle as it performs its cycle, producing a visual representation known as an ECG. During a resting ECG, the patient typically lies down while electrodes ar