2006-06-19 04:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by lynn g 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG, abbreviated from the German Elektrokardiogramm) is a graphic produced by an electrocardiograph, which records the electrical voltage in the heart in the form of a continuous strip graph. It is the prime tool in cardiac electrophysiology, and has a prime function in screening and diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
2006-06-19 04:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by David K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
e·lec·tro·car·di·o·gram (-lktr-kärd--grm) KEY
NOUN:
Abbr. EKG or ECG
The curve traced by an electrocardiograph. Also called cardiogram .
2006-06-19 11:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by ashleyligon1967 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A machine is attached to small electrodes put on you (they just stick to your chest by a small amount of gluelike stuff). Snap the wires to these electrodes and it show's how your heart is doing.
It makes a wave on a piece of paper that a doctor reads and tells what shape your heart is.
Simple proceedure and nonpainful at all!
2006-06-19 11:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Need an answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electrocardiogram is the term refered to by ekg and it is a test which measures your heart rhythms to detect abnormalities.
2006-06-19 11:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ECG = electrocardiogram
it is used to check if your heart's functioning normally or if there's any defect.
2006-06-19 11:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by lina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its short for electrocardiogram
2006-06-19 11:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by crystal lee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋