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Any thing that may make the doctor think that something is not working right as far as the heart is concerned will call for an ECG: fainting, fast heart rate while resting, blackouts, or chest pain,

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Some medications can alter heart function which will show up on an ecg.

Alternatively in cardiac patients to determine if the medication is having an/the correct effect.

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The most common reasons a doctor would arrange an ECG test would be to find the causes of heart conditions. These conditions may include palpitations or pain.

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