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I Just Want To Know ECG And Electrocardiogram Mapping Are The Same?

hi Dr. Samuel I would like to know if a ECG is the same as *electrocardiogram mapping* this is literally translated from spanish (mapeo electrocardiográfico). Thanks a lot.

p.s. Actually I need the term in french. *electrocardiogram mapping* but I don't find it :(
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hello

ECG and electrocardiogram mapping are same thing.
It detect electrical impulses generated from our heart.
It is widely used to diagnose condition of heart.
Different electrodes are placed on chest surface,leg and hand and it detect impulses.
These impulses are graphically represented on a paper.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Hello ECG and electrocardiogram mapping are same thing. It detect electrical impulses generated from our heart. It is widely used to diagnose condition of heart. Different electrodes are placed on chest surface,leg and hand and it detect impulses. These impulses are graphically represented on a paper. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan