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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Electrocardiogram Cost Average | $525 - $1,350 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Northside Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Summit Imaging | Brooksville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Tampa Bay Imaging | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Northside Imaging Center | St Petersburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Advantage Diagnostics Group | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Palm Harbor MRI | Palm Harbor | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
St Pete MRI | St Petersburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Excel Medical Imaging | New Port Richey | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Life Imaging Center | Brooksville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Town and Country Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Largo Medical Center | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Sun Coast Hospital | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Tower Diagnostic Center of Brandon | Bradon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
All Children's Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Childrens Hospital |
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point | Hudson | Acute Care Hospital |
West Coast Radiology | Palm Harbor | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Tower Radiology Center Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Brandon Regional Hospital | Brandon | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Hospital - Carrollwood | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Orthopaedic Institute | Temple Terrace | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Tower Radiology Center - Bloomingdale | Brandon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
University Diagnostic Institute | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Total Imaging - Parsons | Brandon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
South Florida Baptist Hospital | Plant City | Acute Care Hospital |
Westcoast Radiology | Clearwater | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Palms of Pasadena Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Imaging Concepts Pl | Brooksville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Mease Countryside Hospital | Safety Harbor | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayfront Medical Center | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayfront Health Dade City | Dade City | Acute Care Hospital |
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital | Tarpon Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Spring Hill MRI | Spring Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Total Imaging of Sun City | Sun City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayfront Health Brooksville | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Nu-best Whiplash Injury Center | Palm Harbor | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Florida Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Mease Dunedin Hospital | Dunedin | Acute Care Hospital |
Tampa General Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
South Bay Hospital | Sun City Center | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Petersburg General Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Edward White Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Oak Hill Hospital | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Memorial Hospital of Tampa | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Diagnostic of Brandon | Brandon | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Morton Plant Hospital | Clearwater | Acute Care Hospital |
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Tampa Bay Imaging | Pinellas Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Rose Radiology - Stand Up MRI of Tampa | Tampa | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Introduction
The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a noninvasive test that is used to detect underlying heart conditions by measuring the electrical activity of the heart. An EKG is used to determine if there is damage to the heart, if the heart is beating normally, how fast it is beating, the effects of drugs or devices used to control the heart (such as a pacemaker), along with determining the size and position of the heart chambers. The physician may order this test if the patient experiences chest pain, other symptoms or as part of a routine exam in patients over the age of 40. The EKG is a static picture and may not reflect severe underlying heart problems at a time when the patient is not having any symptoms. Other tests that may be alternatives to an EKG or may be used in conjunction with an EKG include an echocardiogram (a sonogram of the heart's pumping action) and a stress test—an EKG that is done in conjunction with treadmill or other supervised exercise to observe the heart's function under stress—may also be performed.
EKG Procedure Patient Preparation
Be sure to inform the physician of all medications being taken, as some can interfere with the test results. Exercising or drinking cold water immediately before an EKG may effect the test results. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual. If a stress test is to be performed, patients are asked not to eat for several hours before the test.
What to expect during and after an EKG
You will be asked to lie down on a table. The healthcare provider will clean several areas on your arms, legs and chest and then attach small patches called electrodes to the areas. It may be necessary to shave or clip some hair so the electrodes have good contact with the skin. The number of electrodes may vary. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin, which allows the electrical impulses of the heart to be more easily transmitted to the EKG leads. An EKG takes about five minutes and is painless. No electricity passes through the body. The electrodes may feel cold when first applied. You need to remain still and you may be asked to hold your breath for short periods during the test. It is important to be relaxed and relatively warm during the procedure, since any movements including shivering can alter the test results. If the EKG is a stress test, you will be exercising or under minimal physical stress to allow monitoring of changes in the heart. In some cases, the areas where the electrodes were applied may become irritated afterward. To avoid skin irritation, thoroughly clean the gel from the electrode sites after removal of the electrodes.
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