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Overview
What is an Electrocardiogram?
Reasons for the Procedure
Risks of the Procedure

What to Expect
What to Do the Night Before
Diagnostic Tests Before the Procedure
Scheduling/
Registration Information
Where the Procedure is Done
Who Performs the Procedure
Directions to the Hospital
Preparing for the Procedure in the Hospital
During the Procedure
After the Procedure

Discharge Instructions
Medications
Diet
Activity
Sexual Activity
Bath Care
Site Care
Driving a Vehicle
Returning to Work
Office Visit
Warning Signs/Symptoms to Monitor

 

Electrocardiogram

Discharge Instructions

Medications

You will most likely continue any medications you are currently taking. Your physician will let you know about any changes that need to be made.

Diet

You should be able to resume your normal diet, unless your physician instructs you differently.

Activity

You should be able to resume your normal activity, unless your physician instructs you differently.

Sexual Activity

You should be able to resume your normal sexual activity, unless your physician instructs you differently.

Bath Care

No special instructions.

Site Care

No special instructions.

Driving a Vehicle

No restriction, unless your physician instructs you differently.

Returning to Work

No restriction, unless your physician instructs you differently.

Office Visit

Depending on the results of the EKG, your physician may want you to schedule a visit within a certain period of time in order to discuss treatment options, additional testing/diagnostic options, and/or to follow up on your status.

Warning Signs/Symptoms to Monitor

Notify your physician if you develop any signs or symptoms you had prior to the test (e.g., chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, etc.).

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