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2024年4月2日 · An 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. ECG machines can be found in medical offices, hospitals, operating rooms and ambulances.

ECG（Electrocardiogram），（又称EKG，an abbreviation from the German “Elektro-kardiographie”）是一个实验（test）,用于记录引发心跳的电信号序列的时间节点和强度。通过分析ECG图像，医生可以更好地诊断我们的心率是否正常，心脏功能是否存在问题。

2023年6月27日 · Is there a difference between an ECG and an EKG? ECG and EKG are different abbreviations for the same test, called an electrocardiogram. This test measures how electricity is functioning in a...

2025年2月24日 · EKG strip showing a normal heartbeat. Why is it done? An EKG is used to help diagnose and monitor many heart conditions including: Arrhythmia; Cardiomyopathy; Congenital heart defects; Coronary artery disease; Heart attack; Heart failure; Heart valve disease; An EKG can show: How fast your heart beats; If your heartbeat is steady or irregular

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.

2025年2月21日 · An ECG (also called EKG) is a diagnostic tool used to monitor the electrical impulses of the heart. It’s often used by doctors, nurses, paramedics, and healthcare professionals to detect heart abnormalities, monitor heart rhythms, and diagnose various cardiovascular diseases.

2024年11月6日 · An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is an essential diagnostic tool for assessing the electrical activity of the heart. Understanding how to interpret an EKG can provide valuable insights into heart health and help detect a range of cardiac abnormalities.

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.

In English, “EKG” avoids confusion with “ECG,” which may resemble unrelated acronyms like “EEG.” The term electrocardiogram, on the other hand, is the fully expanded form used in academic and clinical texts, clearly describing the test’s function.