Echocardiogram vs ECG: What’s the Difference?

When your physician suspects heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, fainting or an abnormal heart sound, you may be asked to have an electrocardiogram test, an echocardiogram or both. They are different cardiac diagnostic tests that examine different aspects of your heart function. An ECG is a test that traces your heart’s […]