An electrocardiogram (ECG) records your heart's electrical activity in a few minutes at Morisset Doctors, to help assess palpitations, chest symptoms, blood pressure, medicine effects and heart health.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
Do not book online for chest pain.
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Call 000Stickers are placed on your chest, arms and legs.
Tap to see moreIt takes about five minutes.
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Tap to see moreAvoid body lotion on the day.
What to bringYour GP reviews the tracing.
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An ECG can help assess palpitations, a fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness or fainting, breathlessness, high blood pressure and some medicines, and is used in some pre-operative and work medicals.
It is a snapshot; some rhythm problems need longer monitoring.
It can show signs, but chest pain needs 000.
No.
You lie down, and small sticky electrodes are placed on your chest, wrists and ankles. You stay still for a short recording. There is no electricity going into your body.
The stickers are removed straight after.
No.
Your top, with privacy and consent.
Depending on the result, your GP may suggest blood tests, a heart monitor worn for 24 hours or longer, an echocardiogram or referral to a cardiologist.
Holter monitoring may be arranged with a provider.
A portable ECG worn for 24 hours or more.
Only if your GP recommends it.
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
Your heart has an electrical system that controls each beat. An ECG records this activity through small sticky electrodes, showing the rate, rhythm and pattern of each heartbeat.
It can show irregular rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, signs of strain or previous damage, and effects of some medicines.
Common reasons include palpitations, dizziness or fainting, breathlessness, high blood pressure, before some procedures, before starting certain medicines and as part of some work or sport medicals.
An ECG is a snapshot; a normal result does not rule out all heart problems, so your GP will consider your symptoms too.
Wear a two-piece outfit, avoid body lotion on your chest, and bring a list of your medicines.
You can eat and drink normally.
Do not book an appointment for chest pain, pressure or tightness, especially if it spreads to the arm, neck or jaw, or comes with sweating or breathlessness.
Call 000 immediately.
A general guide.
An ECG and review can help.
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An ECG sends electricity into your body.
It only records your heart's own electrical activity.
A normal ECG rules out all heart problems.
It is a snapshot; your GP considers your symptoms too.
You can eat and drink normally before an ECG.
No fasting is needed.
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
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For most ECGs.
Standard ECG recording.
Most people feel nothing; the stickers can pull slightly when removed.
Do not wait.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of the care team to see how it fits together.
Palpitations, dizziness, breathlessness.
Blood pressure, medicines and medicals.
Monitoring and referral.
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with ecg. These team members list it among their interests.
Skin checks and procedures, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, chronic conditions and men's health.
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Women's health, paediatrics, geriatric medicine and chronic disease. Taking new patients.
Book nowA little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine with your consent.
Book online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients.
About five minutes.
No; call 000 for chest pain.
Your GP reviews the tracing and explains it.
Your GP can arrange it.
No.
