An electrocardiogram while resting, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a common medical test that records the electrical activity of your heart. During this simple procedure, small electrodes are affixed to your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes transmit signals to a machine that displays a graph of your heart's rhythm. The ECG recording can sho

An resting EKG at rest provides a valuable baseline for evaluating your heart's beat. During this painless test, electrodes are attached to your chest, arms, and legs to record the waveforms produced by your heart. This readings can help your doctor diagnose any abnormalities in your heart's rhythm, such as bradycardia (slow heart rate), tachycard