because in Germany they called it an electrokardiogram. and EKG stuck. but cardio is greek deriviative and in English we say ECG... but its still easier and rolls off the tongue better as EKG so it has stuck.
The reason is that ECG sounds very similar to EEG, which is the abbreviation for electroencephalogram, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain. In order to avoid confusion, it became a convention to use the abbreviation for the German spelling elektrokardiogramm-for the heart test, which is why it is commonly called an EKG.
Electrocardiogram is also known as ECG or EKG
ECG and EKG are the same used to map the electrical activity of heart
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.
ECG (electrocardiogram). The initialism "EKG" was introduced because "ECG" was too easily confused with "EEG" (electroencephalogram), when interpreting verbal orders.
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.
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Electrocardiography (EKG or ECG) is a test that detects electrical activity in a person's heart.
EEG is used for the electroencephalogram. It is sometimes confused for the one used for the heart called the EKG (ECG) electrocardiogram.
Your heart, that is part of the cardiovascular system is tested with EKG or ECG test.
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) only.