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An electrocardiogram (ECG) can be used to measure the rhythms of the heart.

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What does an electrocardiogram show?

an electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart, with this you can see the rhythm of the heart and the way it is contracting. This is a great diagnostic tool for health care professionals.


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What does the ECG and EKG record?

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What is the difference between an MRI and a EEG?

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.


What does an electrocardiogram record about the heart's electrical activity?

An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the heart's electrical activity, showing the heart's rhythm and any abnormalities in the heart's electrical system.


What does ECG measure?

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The heart does not need to have electrical activity for defibrillation to work?

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How do you record the electrical activity of the heart?

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