General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
Dr Chan Amugoda checking a patient’s blood pressure and heart
ECG heart test in Delacombe, Ballarat.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records your heart’s electrical activity in a few minutes. Your GP may arrange one during your appointment to check your heart rhythm.
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What happens during an ECG.
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Step 1 of 6
See your GP
Is an ECG needed?
Your GP talks about your symptoms and history and decides whether an ECG would help.
What happens
- Symptoms and history
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Deciding on tests
- Often done the same day
Step 2 of 6
Get ready
Simple preparation
You’ll lie down and small sticky electrodes are placed on your chest, arms and legs.
What happens
- Loose clothing helps
- Some chest hair may need trimming
- Electrodes on chest and limbs
- Lie still and relaxed
Step 3 of 6
Recording
A few minutes
The machine records your heart’s electrical activity. It doesn’t hurt.
What happens
- Non-invasive recording
- Takes a few minutes
- Breathe normally
- No electricity goes into your body
Step 4 of 6
Review
Your GP reads it
Your GP looks at the tracing and explains what it shows.
What happens
- Rhythm and rate
- Signs of strain or changes
- Comparing with previous ECGs
- Next steps explained
Step 5 of 6
Next steps
If needed
You may need more tests, such as a Holter monitor or referral to a cardiologist.
What happens
- Further tests if needed
- Cardiology referral
- Medicines where needed
- Follow-up plan
Step 6 of 6
Heart health
Prevention
An ECG is one part of looking after your heart health.
What happens
- Blood pressure and cholesterol
- Heart health checks
- Lifestyle support
- Regular reviews
When an ECG may help.
Reasons your GP may recommend an ECG at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book a GP appointment online. If an ECG is needed, your GP will arrange it.
GPs who can help.
These GPs have interests in chronic disease and heart health.
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure)
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Chronic disease management
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease management
Before your ECG.
A few tips:
- 1Wear loose clothing
A top that’s easy to remove or lift helps.
- 2Avoid creams on your chest
Lotions can stop the electrodes sticking.
- 3Bring previous ECGs
Older ECGs help your GP compare.
- 4Know your medicines
Bring a list of your heart and blood pressure medicines.
For severe or sudden chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting, call 000.
ECG questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book a GP consultation to discuss this serviceNo. Sticky electrodes are placed on your skin and the machine records your heart’s activity. Nothing goes into your body.
The recording takes a few minutes. Allow around 10 minutes in total.
Wear loose clothing and avoid creams on your chest.
Book a GP appointment and your GP will arrange an ECG if it’s needed.
For severe or sudden chest pain, call 000 straight away.
Book a GP appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
For severe or sudden chest pain, call 000. General information only.