If you have chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or pain spreading to your arm, jaw, neck or back, call 911 now. The CDC says the sooner emergency treatment starts, the better the chance of surviving a heart attack. Urgent care is not the right place for a possible heart attack.
For non-emergency needs, Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, offers electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) testing. An EKG is a quick, painless test that records the electrical signals of your heart. It can be part of a physical exam or pre-employment screening, or help a provider look into symptoms such as a fluttering heartbeat.
MedlinePlus explains that an EKG shows your heart rate, whether the rhythm is regular, and the timing of the heart’s electrical signals. Providers use it to look for:
An EKG is a snapshot. A normal result does not rule out every heart problem, so your provider will read it along with your symptoms and history.
You lie still while small sticky pads (electrodes) are placed on your chest, arms and legs. Some chest hair may need to be shaved. The recording takes only minutes, and no electricity goes into your body. Mild skin irritation from the pads is the most common side effect.
Tell us about all medicines and supplements you take, because some can affect results. A provider reviews the tracing, explains the findings and, when needed, coordinates with your primary care doctor or recommends a cardiologist. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm which location offers EKG testing before you come.
Call 911 for signs of a heart attack, which the CDC lists as:
Also call 911 for signs of a stroke (use BE FAST: balance loss, eye changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech trouble, time to call), fainting, or a racing heartbeat with chest pain or trouble breathing. Do not drive yourself.
Patients come to us for EKGs from Westmont, IL and nearby towns, including Hinsdale, IL, Willowbrook, IL, Darien, IL and Oak Brook, IL.
You can walk in during open hours or check in online before you arrive. We are open weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, and inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, both in Westmont, IL 60559.
We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Coverage for EKG testing depends on your plan, so please call (630) 324-6825 to confirm before your visit. See the full list on our cost and insurance page.
No insurance? We offer flat, upfront self-pay urgent care pricing. Ask our front desk what your visit and any tests will cost before we start.
No. The pads only record signals. Removing them may feel like pulling off a bandage.
Usually not. Wear a top that is easy to open or remove, and tell us about your medicines and supplements.
No. Chest pain can be a heart attack. Call 911 so treatment can begin on the way to the hospital.
EKGs can be part of physical exams and non-DOT pre-employment screening. Bring any forms from your employer.
Sources: MedlinePlus: Electrocardiogram, CDC: Heart Attack Symptoms, CDC: Stroke Signs and Symptoms.
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