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Electrocardiogram (Ecg, Ekg)

For Electrocardiogram (Ecg, Ekg) we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Cardiovascular and Cardiovascular Health.



Electrocardiogram (Ecg, Ekg) (Cardiovascular)

This is a tracing over time of the electrical potential between two points on the surface of the body caused by a beating heart. The electrocardiogram reflects the contractile activity of the heart muscle and can be used to identify a variety of cardiac dysfunctions including arrhythmias, infarctions, and hypertrophy.


Electrocardiogram (Ecg, Ekg) (Cardiovascular Health)

This diagnostic test assesses the pattern of electrical activity of the heart. This electric activity stimulates the heart's contractions.




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