Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
The ECG/EKG is an abbreviation for electrocardiogram. It is a simple and painless test that checks your heart rhythm and electrical activity.
Location and Contact Information
All Saints Springhill Hospital
10 Princess Street (DIRECTIONS)
Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
902–597–7128
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Annapolis Community Health Centre
821 St. George St (DIRECTIONS)
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
902-679-3819
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre
32610 Cabot Trail (DIRECTIONS)
Neils Harbour, NS B0C 1N0
902-336-2169
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
1482 George St. (DIRECTIONS)
Sydney, NS B1P 1P3
902-567-7922
Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
19428 Nova Scotia Trunk 2 (DIRECTIONS)
Amherst, NS B4H 3Y4
902-667-5267
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Digby General Hospital
75 Warwick St (DIRECTIONS)
Digby, NS B0V 1A0
1-877-742-2571
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Eastern Memorial Hospital
1746 Union Street (DIRECTIONS)
Canso, NS B0H 1H0
902-366-2794
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
22637, Highway 7
Sheet Harbour, NS B0J 3B0
902-885-3612
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Glace Bay Hospital
300 South St. (DIRECTIONS)
Glace Bay, NS B2A 3M4
902-842-2834
Guysborough Memorial Hospital
10560 Route 16 (DIRECTIONS)
Guysborough Co., NS B0H 1H0
902-533-3702
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
39 James Street (DIRECTIONS)
Inverness, NS B0E 1N0
902-258-1922
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital
110 Blair Ave (DIRECTIONS)
Tatamagouche NS B0K 1V0
902-657-2382
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
New Waterford Hospital
716 King St. (DIRECTIONS)
New Waterford, NS B1H 3Z5
North Cumberland Memorial Hospital
260 Gulf Shore Road (DIRECTIONS)
Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0
902-243-2521
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Northside General Hospital
520 Purves St. (DIRECTIONS)
North Sydney, NS B2A 3M4
902-794-8974
Roseway Hospital
1606 Lake Rd (DIRECTIONS)
Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
1-877-742-2571
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Sacred Heart Community Health Centre
15102 Cabot Trail (DIRECTIONS)
Cheticamp, NS B0E 1H0
902-224-4011
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Soldiers Memorial Hospital
462 Main St (DIRECTIONS)
Middleton, NS B0S 1P0
902-679-3819
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
South Cumberland Community Care Centre
50 Jenks Ave (DIRECTIONS)
Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0
902-254-2540
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
South Shore Regional Hospital
90 Glen Allen Drive (DIRECTIONS)
Bridgewater NS B4V 3S6
902-527-5206
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
St. Mary's Memorial Hospital
91 Hospital Road (DIRECTIONS)
Sherbrooke, NS B0J 3CO
902-522-2882
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Strait Richmond Hospital
138 Hospital Road (DIRECTIONS)
Evanston, NS B0E 1J0
902-625-3100
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Valley Regional Hospital
150 Exhibition St (DIRECTIONS)
Kentville, NS B4N 5E3
902-679-3819
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Victoria County Memorial Hospital
30 Old Margaree Road (DIRECTIONS)
Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0
902-295-2112
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
60 Vancouver St (DIRECTIONS)
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2P5
1-877-742-2571
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca
How do I get an appointment?
A referral (requisition) from your doctor is required. See the locations listed above for how to book an appointment as site booking may vary.
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
If you booked online click the link in your confirmation email that reads, “Click here to cancel or reschedule your appointment.”
If you did not book online, phone the location at which you booked your appointment, to reschedule. Contact numbers are listed in the section above titled Location and contact information.
How do I prepare for my appointment?
No preparation is required.
What can I expect at my appointment?
Electrodes are placed on the skin to detect the electrical signals produced by the heart.
What happens after the appointment is complete?
The ECG/EKG is then reported by a Cardiologist/Internist and the report is sent to your doctor.