During an ECG procedure, the health care provider will advise you to lie down on a bed; you need to remove your upper clothing so that electrodes can be attached to your chest and limbs. You can ask for a hospital gown or wear loose clothes to place electrodes on your body.
It may be necessary to shave your chest if hairy or clip some hair upwards to avoid any disturbance during the procedure.
Electrodes are placed on your chest, arms and legs.
You will be asked to avoid any movements and breathe normally
The electrodes (sensors) will record the electrical activity of your heart
The electrocardiograph will display the results on a paper or a computer screen
The procedure will take only a few minutes and you can leave.