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General Slang
ECG
EE-SEE-JEE · noun · informal
Electrocardiogram; a tracing of the heart's electrical activity.
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A recording of the heart's electrical signals used to detect arrhythmias, ischemia, and infarction. Also abbreviated EKG.
“Get a twelve-lead ECG on that chest pain.”
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ECG In A Sentence
Get a twelve-lead ECG on that chest pain.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'electrocardiogram.'
Variants
EKG
People Also Ask
What does ECG stand for?
ECG is short for electrocardiogram, a recording of the heart's electrical activity.
What is the difference between ECG and EKG?
They mean the same thing; EKG comes from the German spelling and is common in the US, while ECG is common elsewhere.
What is an ECG used for?
It helps detect arrhythmias, ischemia, and heart attacks by tracing the heart's electrical signals.
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