It has been arranged for you to have an ECG recording.
You may find it helpful to read the following notes regarding the procedure.
Where will this be carried out?
The test will be carried out either at Trafford General Hospital or at Altrincham General Hospital and you should refer to your appointment letter for where your procedure is to take place.
Please bring a list of your medication including dosage with you.
What is an ECG?
This is a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart.
The Test
You will come to the department on the day of the test and check in with the receptionist who will direct you where to wait. It is helpful if you can arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time and the test itself should take no more than 15 minutes.
The physiologist will introduce themself to you and take you into the room where the test is to be performed. They will explain the test to you and ask you to remove any necessary articles of clothing above the waist and since we need access to your ankles it is helpful if ladies could avoid wearing tights. The physiologist will stick some electrode pads onto your chest and limbs to which they will attach wires going to the ECG recorder. This will pick up your heart beating. This test is non-invasive, which means there will be no pain of any sort. It is helpful for this test if you can remove any jewellery from your neck before you arrive.
Should you have any worries about the procedure the physiologist will be only too pleased to discuss them with you, but please bear in mind we are not doctors and as such are not qualified to give out results or medical advice.
After The Test
The tracing will be reported by a consultant at the hospital and then sent to your doctor.
Complications
There are no known risks with this investigation.
How To Get Here (Trafford General Hospital)
The hospital is situated on Moorside Road in Davyhulme.
Parking is available at the front of the hospital, and is free of charge for 3 hours. You may find it more convenient to use the parking at the rear of the hospital, by driving via Moorside Road, past the staff car park barrier to the car park at Pathology. You may also use the pick up and drop off point at the endoscopy unit on the right as you go past the staff car park barrier. You will find the department first on the left as you enter the main hospital through this door.
How To Get Here (Altrincham General Hospital)
The hospital is situated on Market Street in Altrincham. There is no hospital parking, but short term parking is available on the street. You will find the department in Charles Price Outpatients on the first floor of the main hospital building and you should hand your letter in at the reception in that area.
Please note: vehicles found illegally parked within the hospital ground are wheel clamped and are subject to a release fee.
Several buses serve the hospital. For up to date information on bus routes serving the hospital contact Greater Manchester Transport Executive on 0161 228 7811.
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