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EKG

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EKG

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This service is not available at our Alamo Ranch office. However, you can get care at one of our nearby locations.

On-site EKG testing is available at most locations

MD Kids Pediatrics offers electrocardiogram (EKG) testing at most of our offices, making it easy and more reassuring for families to access expert heart care in a setting where their child already feels comfortable.

On-site EKG testing gives us the ability to assess your child’s heart health without the need for outside referrals or the inconvenience of traveling to another medical facility. It also allows for quicker evaluation of your child’s heart health and early identification of potential issues, which is critical in preventing complications and ensuring timely care.

EKG testing by pediatric experts

All 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 an unfamiliar medical facility

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. 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 EKGs to help monitor existing congenital heart conditions.

Symptoms of potential heart issues

EKG testing will likely be performed if your child experiences any of the following symptoms:

Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Fainting

All EKG evaluations are coordinated by your MD Kids Pediatrics care team, so pediatric specialists are always involved in your child’s heart care.

When cardiologist care is needed

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

A normal vs. abnormal EKG

A normal EKG shows a healthy and regular heartbeat with a consistent pattern of intervals (waves) between the beats. A 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 (structural problems with the heart or blood vessels that are present at birth).

What to expect during an EKG

EKG testing is non-invasive and painless. Your pediatric 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 during the test to stay relaxed and still. Once the test is complete, the electrodes are removed. Our pediatric heart specialists then review the results to check for any abnormalities.