Electrocardiography ( ECG or EKG from the German Elektrokardiogramm ) is a transthoracic (across the thorax or chest) interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of Time , as detected by electrodes attached to the outer surface of the skin and recorded by a device external to the body. The recording produced by this noninvasive procedure is termed as electrocardiogram (also ECG or EKG). An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. ECG is used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats as well as the size and position of the chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart, and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart (such as a pacemaker ). See also stress test and Holter monitor (24h). The etymology of the word is derived from the Greek electro , because it is related to electrical activity, kardio , Greek for heart, and graph , a Greek root meaning to write . In English speaking countries, medical professionals often use EKG (the abbreviation for the German word Elektrokardiogramm ) in order to avoid audible confusion with EEG , in emergency situations where background noise is high. Most EKGs are performed for diagnostic or research purposes on human hearts , but may also be performed on animals, usually for research.
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My ECG result showed Contour abnormality consistent with anteroseptal infarct. What does this means and what are the possible treatments. What do I need to do?
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This involves dizziness, vertigo, sudden heavy eyelids and difficulty focusing, over the last seven years. I was at my computer typing away, when I began to feel a bit light-headed and apprehensive. When I stood up,...
I come over sweaty and clammy , the back of my neck feels numb and feel faint which passes after a while , leaving a head ache and stiff neck . I'm am fit , running 3 times a week and doing a physical job if it...
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I get severe pinching in my chest and sometimes i feel a burning sensation in my body afterwards. I have been through a stress test and several EKG's and nothing has shown up as problematic. What should I do?
I am sending reports of my relative, XXXXXXX, Age -64 years. These reports are 1) CT Angiography, 2)2D Echo, 3) ECG, 4) lab reports. These tests were done as part of preventive health care check-up. Look forward to...
I am 54 year old female.....I have had diarrhea for the majority of my life ....I have had colonoscopy and everything was ok.....I have always had a high stress life.....I have had fairly regular checkups.....2 weeks...
Hello, I have been feeling funny for some months now, it was initially chest pain and pain on both side of my ribs, did blood test, urinalysis and chest x_ray, also ECG, Doctors said nothing is found, I am afraid. Currently I am having a sweaty...
I have just been told my EKG shows RBBB, my blood work is all normal.I have frequent UTIs past EKG never showed this RBBB. Can RBBB just show up at age 58 or can it be related to a kidney problem?
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The actual test itself. I was told by the doctor it is done as as dopplar, like expectant mothers have, but for the heart . He didn t mention any hookups or leads. I had that for my EKG . I failed to ask him how long the actual test will take. I standed corrected ADR. Thanks for calling that to my attention, as I was asking for the incorrect...
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I want to know what s the difference between an EKG and an ECG? I m scheduled to take the latter.? I want to know what s the difference between an EKG and an ECG? I m scheduled to take the latter.?
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I have checked and checked again, It has been 2 days since i notised that there is no pulse either. My skin has gone very pale what should i do i dont wanna die I m Felling My Wrist , My Neck , And My Top Left Part Of My Chest. Nothing, I m I Like The First Person This has happened to or is it ussual? Well i felt no pulse i prayed to god and i m...
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How do they perform ECG s? or a.k.a EKG s?
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I have to go for an ECG soon, and have two specific questions: Will any electrodes be affixed to my legs, and if so, in what location? Will I have to wear a hospital gown? Thank you for your answers. Being male, I doubt I will have to take my bra off :)
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What does an ECG machine in hospital measure and for what reason would they monitor you with it? Ok so if they re on your wrists I guess they re measuring yor pulse . My friend had them when she went to hospital for an overdose.
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A healthy teen who has played basketball all his life. Is 15 years old. Excercises regularly in the sense of basketball practice. The only negative thing is eats a lot of outside food. Fairly underweight . No family members have heart problems. 110 pounds and is 5 7 . Could he die from any heart related things? Never smokes or drinks no drugs as...
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Just went to Doctor for EKG and he said I had a heartattack and need more testing. He was very worried, scared me and I can not remember ever feeling like I had one. I am diabetic.
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I am getting an EKG done on Tuesday, can I read the machines myself and how? I am getting an EKG done on Tuesday, can I read the machines myself and how?
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My brother was diagnosed with a collapsed artery , they are doing the procedure where they shoot the die through the groin . What caused this and what will be done to correct it? Is this hereditary? Helen
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