Electrocardiogram is also known as ECG or EKG
An EKG stands for Electro Cardiogram. It is actually known as an ECG but in order to avoid possible confusion between EEG and ECG (Because they sound similar), the term EKG is used. An ECG is a record of heart activity.
The medical procedure that is completed with electrocardiograph is an electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG or EKG.
Electrocardiogram or electrocardiograph (also known as ECG)
Electrocardiogram
ECG and EKG are the same used to map the electrical activity of heart
EKG
Both measure electrical activity -- the ECG in the heart and the EEG in the brain.An EEG is an electroencephalogram and an ECG also known as an EKG is an electrocardiogram. An EEG records brainwave/electrical activity. An ECG records the electrical activity that the heart produces.
ECG and EKG mean the same thing, and it records the hearts electrical activity on a 6 second strip. The physician can make a diagnosis by looking at the EKG print out. If a 12-Lead EKG is used, then all walls and function of the heart will be recorded.
ECG (electrocardiogram). The initialism "EKG" was introduced because "ECG" was too easily confused with "EEG" (electroencephalogram), when interpreting verbal orders.
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Electrocardiography (EKG or ECG) is a test that detects electrical activity in a person's heart.
Your heart, that is part of the cardiovascular system is tested with EKG or ECG test.