What should I expect from an ECG?

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and how long will it take?

I can't remember. Not that long, but it was weird having pads stuck over my voluptous chest!

Are you due to have one?

they just stick pads on your chest and you sit there for about 10 mins

It doesnt hrut

A straightforward ECG is usually very quick. You will have to lie flat on a bed, and stay still. They will attach stickers to your chest, and attach wires to the stickers, also wires to your wrists and ankles. It is non invasive and entirely painless.

How long it takes depends on how much information they need, but can take as little as a couple of minutes. Wear lose clothing.

Will they be carrying out an exercise ECG?

Thanks, yes I am due one on friday. Trying to suss out if palpitations are anything to worry about.

Hope it all goes well!

I do sometimes have indigestion type pain which I did mention to gp but he didnt seem too concerned about that.

Im not too worried really, Id rather know than it go unchecked.