What is ECG test?

The term ECG refers to Electrocardiogram. It is a simple medical test that can detect the heart's rhythm and electrical activity. It is used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting our heart. It can be used for patients suffering from heart diseases, more heart problems like chest pain, palpitations, dizziness and shortness of breath. It can detect heart diseases, coronary diseases, arrhythmias, heart attacks, and cardiomyopathy. Also, there are many types of ECG named as resting ECG, stress or exercise ECG and ambulatory ECG.