EKG

EKG testing is available at most locations

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Expert heart care at your child’s medical home

ABCD Pediatrics offers electrocardiogram (EKG) services at most locations, making it easier and more reassuring for families to access expert heart care in a familiar setting that is comfortable for your child.

In-house EKG testing gives us the ability to assess your child’s heart health without requiring outside referrals or traveling to another, less child-friendly facility. This convenient access allows for quicker evaluation and early identification of potential heart issues, which is critical in preventing complications and ensuring timely care.

Testing by pediatric experts

Testing is performed by providers who specialize in pediatric care

Evaluation of results

Results are interpreted by pediatric heart specialists

Easy scheduling

Convenient scheduling within your child’s medical home

Familiar faces

Reduces the need to travel to unfamiliar cardiology centers

EKGs get to the heart of the matter

Electrocardiograms (EKGs) are an important clinical tool used to detect abnormal heart rhythms, heart murmurs, congenital heart defects, and other pediatric heart concerns that may produce symptoms like:

Chest pain
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Fainting

If your child experiences any of these symptoms, your ABCD Pediatrics provider may recommend EKG testing.

Other reasons for EKG testing

There are many other reasons why your child might need an EKG. For instance, your child may require an EKG as part of pre-participation sports clearance or as a follow-up for abnormal findings on a routine exam. We also use in-house EKG testing to help monitor existing congenital heart conditions.

Whatever the reason may be, you can count on ABCD Pediatrics to coordinate your child’s EKG testing and help the process go as smoothly as possible.

When specialty care is needed

At ABCD Pediatrics, we take your child’s health to heart. The results of all in-house EKG testing are carefully interpreted by our own pediatricians. If we determine that a higher level of cardiac care is needed, we will coordinate directly with pediatric cardiologists and other specialists to ensure seamless follow-up and continuity of care for your child and family.

Normal vs. abnormal EKG results

A normal EKG shows a healthy and regular heartbeat with a consistent pattern of intervals (waves) between the beats. Your child’s normal heart rate can range from 60 to 190 beats per minute, depending on their age.

An abnormal EKG reveals any irregularities in heart activity, such as beating too fast or too slow. Your child’s heart could also skip beats or have extra beats. Some of these variations are minor, while others can indicate serious issues like arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, or congenital heart defects.

EKG testing is non-invasive and painless

Your ABCD Pediatrics provider attaches small, sticker-like electrodes to your child’s chest, arms, and legs, which are then connected by wires to the EKG machine to record their heart’s electrical signals. Your child can watch videos or listen to music to stay calm and still during the test.

Once the test is complete, the electrodes are removed. Our pediatricians then review the results to check for any abnormalities.

EKG resources

Heart Murmur

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Sports Physical: When, Where, Who Should Do It?

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