EKG Monitoring

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart. At Arkansas Family Medicine, in-office EKG testing is available to help evaluate heart health as part of routine physicals and ongoing chronic disease management, giving your care team useful information without the need for a separate outside appointment.

What an EKG Can Help Evaluate

Heart rhythm — checks for irregular or unusually fast or slow heartbeats.
Heart rate — measures how quickly the heart is beating at rest.
General cardiac function — provides a baseline snapshot that can be tracked over time as part of ongoing care.

When It's Typically Used

Physicals — often included as part of school, work, travel, or DOT physical exams.
Chronic disease management — used to monitor patients being treated for heart-related or other chronic conditions.
Vitals review — considered alongside blood pressure and other vitals monitoring already performed on site.

If your provider recommends an EKG during a visit, it can typically be performed the same day, right in our office, with results reviewed as part of your overall care plan.

This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.