2024年4月2日 · Sticky patches called electrodes are placed on the chest and sometimes on the arms or legs. Wires connect the patches to a computer, which prints or displays results. An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a quick test to check the heartbeat. It records the electrical signals in the heart.

2025年2月24日 · What is an electrocardiogram? An electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. With each beat, an electrical wave travels through the heart. This wave causes the muscle to squeeze and pump blood from the heart. A normal heartbeat on an EKG will show the rate and rhythm of the contractions in the upper and lower chambers.

2024年2月11日 · An 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.

2011年3月5日 · ECG is the abbreviated term for an electrocardiogram. It is used to record the electrical activity of the heart from different angles to both identify and locate pathology. Electrodes are placed on different parts of a patient’s limbs and …

2025年2月12日 · An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a diagnostic tool that records your heart’s electrical activity. Healthcare providers use it for many reasons, like to diagnose heart rhythm issues or to monitor how well a treatment is working.

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2023年6月6日 · Whether during routine examinations or heart diagnostics, many people have already had an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). But what does it actually measure, and what does the ECG curve show us? Our nerve and muscle cells communicate with each other using electrical and chemical signals.

2023年6月5日 · An electrocardiogram (abbreviated as EKG or ECG) represents a recording of the heart's electrical activity. Willem Einthoven first invented it in 1902. An EKG is an integral part of the initial evaluation of a patient suspected of having a cardiac-related problem.

2011年2月28日 · A simple, step-by-step guide to reading an ECG (also known as ECG interpretation), with included ECG examples and ECG quiz questions.

An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart, including the rate and rhythm. It's usually quick and painless. You'll usually have an ECG (electrocardiogram) if a doctor or healthcare professional thinks you're having symptoms of: …