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.
ECG and EKG are the same used to map the electrical activity of heart
Electrocardiogram is also known as ECG or EKG
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.
The machine I believe you are referring to is called a "heart monitor" or ECG/EKG (Electro-Cardiogram) monitor and the medical term for "flat lined" is asystole (A-sis-tool-lee).
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EKG (electro cardiogram).
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.
An EKG is a graphical image of the electrical system of the heart. Heart attacks frequently cause changes in how electricity flows through the heart. Because of this, the changes can frequently be seen on an EKG after the heart attack has had time to heal.
An EKG machine is an EKG machine (or ECG, depending upon the language you are abbreviating) regardless of the species it will be used on. It is made the same way as well, through automated manufacturing on a factory floor somewhere.