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Bookmark or Share- Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) - Cleveland ClinicAn electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) uses temporary electrodes on your chest and limbs to monitor, track and document your heart’s electrical activity (which controls your heartbeats) for diagnostic purposes. A computer translates the information into a wave pattern your healthcare provider can interpret. This is a quick, noninvasive test that ...
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) Tests: Purpose & Types - WebMDAn electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple and painless test that measures the electrical impulses of your heart to check for signs of heart disease. It's done through small...
- Electrocardiography - Electrocardiography - Merck Manual Consumer VersionElectrocardiography (ECG) is a quick, simple, painless medical test that measures the heart’s electrical impulses. During an ECG, the heart's electrical impulses are measured, amplified, and recorded. This record, the electrocardiogram (also known as an ECG), provides information about the.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) - Mayo ClinicAn electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a quick test to check the heartbeat. It records the electrical signals in the heart. Test results can help diagnose heart attacks and irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias.
- How to Read an Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) - Nurse.orgBeing able to read an EKG or ECG is an important skill for nurses. But looking at a 12-lead EKG/ECG can put your own heart into a lethal rhythm. Nurses are usually the first ones to read that “hot off the press” EKG tracing. This article will explain everything you need to know about EKG readings.
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