2006-11-03 03:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
EKG /ECG is Electrocardiogram ,simply meaning , record of electrical activities of the heart..Minute electrical changes that take place inside the heart are recorded using electrical leads that gives various information regarding the function and condition of the heart..They include
1) heart rate
2) heart rhythm
3) if rhythm is abnormal then what kind of arrhythmia
4) area of ischemia (lack of blood supply)
5) area of infarction (dead tissue)
6) enlargement of heart chamber
2006-11-03 04:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by knowledge seeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrocardiogram. It is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity in the heart. The wavy line pattern associated with an EKG normally shows four peaks called P, R, S, and T waves. The height and distance between these waves is indicative of many heart conditions.
2006-11-03 03:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Doug k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EKG also known as ECG
electro cardio graphy
it is graph recording electrical activities of heart
best link to know anything about EKG
http://www.ecglibrary.com/ecgurls.html
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2006-11-03 05:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by sameer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EKG or Elektrokardiogramm (Dutch in origin) determines the condition of the heart (ex. if it has any abnormality) through the electrical voltage in it.
2006-11-03 04:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by gerard_1217 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electro-cardio gram... very small electric waves are sent into the heart to get feedback on heart rhthyms and valve movements/timing. The result is a very detailed analysis of heart and cardio-functions, which can allow doctors to diagnose nearly imperceptible anomalies in the heart.
2006-11-03 03:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by disposable_hero_too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋