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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Electrocardiogram Cost Average | $550 - $1,400 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Shawnee Mission Medical Center | Shawnee Mission | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Hospital | Leavenworth | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Heartland Spine and Specialty Hospital | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Lee's Summit Medical Center | Lee's Summit | Acute Care Hospital |
Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Miami County Medical Center | Paola | Acute Care Hospital |
Olathe Medical Center | Olathe | Acute Care Hospital |
The University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Truman Medical Center Lakewood | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Cushing Memorial Hospital | Leavenworth | Acute Care Hospital |
Ransom Memorial Hospital | Ottawa | Acute Care Hospital |
Children's Mercy South | Overland Park | Childrens Hospital |
Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City | Childrens Hospital |
Medical Imaging | Independence | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
North Kansas City Hospital | North Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Regional Imaging | Overland Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Providence Medical Center | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Lafayette Regional Health Center | Lexington | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
St. Luke's Outpatient Imaging | Kansas City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Luke's East Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit | Acute Care Hospital |
Ray County Memorial Hospital | Richmond | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Research Medical Center - Brookside Campus | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Diagnostic Imaging Centers | Kansas City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Diagnostic Imaging Centers | Overland Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Luke's Northland Hospital - Smithville Campus | Smithville | Acute Care Hospital |
Research Medical Center | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Cameron Regional Medical Center | Cameron | Acute Care Hospital |
Research Belton Hospital | Belton | Acute Care Hospital |
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute | Leawood | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Mary's Medical Center | Blue Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Leavenworth-Kansas City Imaging | Kansas City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Excelsior Springs Medical Center | Excelsior Springs | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Luke's South | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Kansas City Imaging Center | Kansas City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging | Kansas City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Liberty Hospital | Liberty | Acute Care Hospital |
Cass Medical Center | Harrisonville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Overland Park Regional Medical Center | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Bates County Memorial Hospital | Butler | Acute Care Hospital |
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Imaging for Women | Kansas City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
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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