ECG (electrocardiogram) in Kasturi Nagar
Dr. Rangaraj R · Interventional Cardiologist
An ECG is a short, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity. It is done in the clinic's own procedure room when Dr. Rangaraj R advises it.
Tests are done when the doctor advises them and availability allows. Please call ahead.
Dr. Rangaraj R Former HOD of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research
Open 7 days Mon–Sat 9:30 am – 7 pm · Sun 10 am – 2 pm
What the test shows
An ECG records the electrical signals that make your heart beat, using small electrodes on the chest, arms and legs. It is short, painless and non-invasive.
It is one of the tests done in the clinic's procedure room, along with echocardiography and the treadmill stress test. The doctor decides which test, if any, is right for you.
-
RhythmWhether the heartbeat is regular
-
RateHow fast the heart is beating
-
Electrical patternSigns that may point to strain or an earlier heart attack
Who the test is for
An ECG is done when Dr. Rangaraj R advises it after seeing you, or when another doctor refers you for one. These are some of the usual reasons, in general terms.
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Palpitations, or a heartbeat that feels fast or irregular
- Breathlessness, dizziness or fainting
- A routine check when you have high blood pressure or diabetes
- A check before surgery
- Follow-up of a known heart condition
What happens on the day
Here is what to expect, step by step, from lying down for the recording to getting your report.
-
Step 1: Lie down
You lie on the examination bed, and small electrodes are placed on your chest, arms and legs.
-
Step 2: Record
The machine records your heart's electrical activity.
-
Step 3: Report
You get the report the same day.
About the doctor
Dr. Rangaraj R completed his MBBS in 1987 and an MD in Internal Medicine in 1991. He went on to a DM in Cardiology in 1995, and spent 27 years at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bengaluru, where he served as Head of the Department of Cardiology.
MBBS · MD (Internal Medicine) · DM (Cardiology)
FACC · FESC · FSCAI · FICC
Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. KMC 26535
Hours and booking
Open 7 days Mon–Sat 9:30 am – 7 pm · Sun 10 am – 2 pm
| Monday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 2 pm |
Hours may change on public holidays. Please call ahead to book an ECG.
Above Apollo Pharmacy, East of NGEF Layout
Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Landmark: above Apollo Pharmacy · Plus code 2M36+87