EKG

An EKG (also called ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest procedures used to evaluate the heart. Electrodes (small, plastic patches) are placed at certain locations on your child's chest, arms, and legs.
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Alternate Names
: EKG, Electrocardiogram
Definition
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart.
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EKG; electrocardiograma
Forma en que se realiza el examen:
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EKGA tracing of the electrical activity of the heart.
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An EKG usually is done whenever a heart-related problem is suspected. If the medical history and physical exam indicate that coronary artery disease is present, other tests, such as the stress echocardiography or stress thallium test, may be used.
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An EKG ' An EKG is a record of the heart's electrical impulses. It can identify problems in heart rate and rhythm, and it can provide clues that part of your heart muscle isn't getting enough blood.
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In 24-hour EKG (Holter) monitoring, the patient wears a small, portable tape recorder connected to disks on his/her chest that record the heart's rhythm during normal activities.
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ECG (also called EKG)
chest X-ray may show heart failure
CSF analysis may show inflammation
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The patient has an IV (intravenous) line placed in the arm, EKG patches are applied to chest and connected to an EKG machine to monitor the heart.
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ECG: Also called a heart monitor, an electrocardiograph (e-LEK-tro-CAR-dee-o-graf), or EKG. The patches on your chest are hooked up to a TV-type screen or a small portable box (telemetry unit) that shows a tracing of each heartbeat.
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An electrocardiogram (best known by its initials, ECG or the older German initials, EKG) only records a few seconds of heart activity.
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Whether you call it an ECG or EKG, an electrocardiogram is an important tool for detecting heart disease and helping pinpoint exactly what's wrong.
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