Location
Toronto General Hospital |
Maps & Directions
Eaton Building - Ground Floor, Room 406 in the
Diagnostic Test Centre
Toronto Western Hospital |
Maps & Directions
McLaughlin - 1st Floor, Room 405 in the
Diagnostic Test Centre
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What We Do
An ECG records the electrical impulses moving through the heart muscle. The test won't cause you any pain, but you'll need to lie quietly for about 3 minutes. Wires will be attached to your chest, arms and legs. Electrical currents from your heart will go through the ECG machine and be recorded on special graph paper.
The ECG is used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats and can show an abnormal heartbeat, the presence of any damage or enlargement of the heart muscle. It can also show if your heart isn't getting enough oxygen and the effects of drugs or regulating devices.
Hours & Contact:
Toronto General Hospital
Monday – Thursday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 416 340 3968
Toronto Western Hospital
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: 416 603 5859