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EKGs at Urgent Care: How It Works, Explained Simply

An EKG checks the heart's rhythm in minutes. Small stickers on the chest read the heart's signals. A fact-checked patient-education video about ekgs at urgent care — educational only, not medical advice.

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An EKG checks the heart's rhythm in minutes. Small stickers on the chest read the heart's signals. The test is quick and painless. Urgent care may use it for palpitations or dizziness. Chest pain or trouble breathing needs 911, or the emergency room. For milder heart concerns, a quick EKG can help.

This video is educational only and is not medical advice. Every patient is different — talk to your provider about your specific situation.

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