EKG for your Pre OP Clearance
Our medical clinic and team of doctors are able to run an EKG (electrocardiogram) test in our fully equipped and state-of-the-art urgent care clinic facility. In some cases, but not all, one of the requirements for a pre op clearance is undergoing an EKG test. This test is included with all of our pre op clearance appointments if are required or just prefer to have an EKG reading done by our physicians.
An EKG is an important test that allows physicians to comprehensively evaluate all aspects of your health and check for signs of heart disease. The doctor is able to measure your heart rate, heart rhythm, medication side effects, electrolyte imbalances, or defects or abnormalities in the heart’s shape or size. It is a non-invasive and painless test because there are no incisions of any kind. The EKG is a portable machine that has 12 wire-like tubes attached to sticky electrodes (metal disks). These electrodes are attached to your skin on specifically designated areas throughout your body. These specially designed electrodes are able to precisely sense and measure the electrical impulses in your body. This electrical activity is processed through the computer in various wave sequences that the doctor then interprets. The test typically takes five minutes or less.
If you need an EKG performed for your Pre Op Clearance or any other reason, one of our highly trained physicians can help you! The EKG test is easy to perform, it’s noninvasive, produces results right away, and is very effective and useful in diagnosing dozens of heart conditions.
