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ekg::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cardiogram, ecg, electrocardiogram |
| Type of | graphical recording, graph, graphical record |
Examples of ekg
ekg
Fetal monitors tracked the babies'heart rates, and an EKG machine measured mine.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The EKG, or electrocardiogram, will tell us which type the patient is suffering.
From the abcnews.go.com
When they finally took her back, an EKG showed she had suffered a heart attack.
From the newsobserver.com
An EKG, followed by a stress test, revealed that Carey was having heart problems.
From the orlandosentinel.com
An EKG can cost as much as $150, according to the American College of Cardiology.
From the well.blogs.nytimes.com
So an EKG is very helpful at determining what the heart rhythm is at the time.
From the abcnews.go.com
Paramedics arrived and ran an EKG, but they didn't share the results with her.
From the dallasnews.com
An EKG can detect abnormal heart rhythms that might lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
From the kentucky.com
Whenever a heart problem occurs, especially in cardiac disease, you will do an EKG.
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- Electrocardiogram: a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
- Electrocardiography (ECG, or EKG [from the German Elektrokardiogramm}) is a transthoracic interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over time captured and externally recorded by skin electrodes. It is a noninvasive recording produced by an electrocardiographic device. ...
- A non-invasive test in which the electrical signals generated by the heart are recorded. EKGs are often used to help diagnose heart problems, such as heart attacks.
- A test to record the electric currents produced by the heart.
- Electrocardiograph, also known as ECG. In FISDAP, this is a standard 3 or 4 lead EKG. If a 12 lead EKG is performed it must be documented under the "Other" category.
- A test that measures the electrical activity in the heart. Electrical sensor devices are placed in strategic positions on the body. This test is used to evaluate heart conditions. The patient feels no discomfort, as this test is non-invasive.
