What is resting ecg?

An Electrocardiogram: An ECG also known as ekg stands for an electrocardiogram, it is used to record the hearts electrical activity and may help to diagnose some cardiac disorders. Other abnormalities such as lowering of body temperature, increase or decrease of the bodies electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium and calcium can cause abnormalities of the ecg.

EKG: Standard is to perform lying supine. We have a different form called exercise ECG which is done with exercise of course.

An EKG performed: While at rest as opposed to with exercise.