ECG A portable, limited use electrocardiogram (ECG) recording device (100) is provided for diagnosing cardiac problems. The device (100) includes a cover (102) hingedly connected to a base (104) provided with a pair of spaced apart, tactile-sensing electrodes (117) engageable with the patient's hands (118) during an ECG recording and at least one indicator light (119) signaling a start and finish status of the ECG recording. A circuit (124) is electrically connected to the electrodes (117) and the status indicator light (119) and includes a processor (126) and memory (127) for receiving and storing ECG signals from the patient touching the electrodes (117). The cover (102) has an outer face (105) provided with preprinted mailing information (107) for returning the recording device in a folded, closed position to a location for retroactively analyzing the stored ECG signals. The device (100) may be disposed of following analysis of the stored ECG signals.
EKG
EKG stands for electrocardiogram.
An ECG or EKG is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound recording of the heart and its blood flow.
Electrocardiogram or electrocardiograph (also known as ECG)
An anemometrograph is another name for an anemograph, an anemometer which produces a graphical recording.
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.
ECG (electrocardiogram). The initialism "EKG" was introduced because "ECG" was too easily confused with "EEG" (electroencephalogram), when interpreting verbal orders.
EKG or electrocadiogram
Telemetry doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the heart. It simply means that information is collected and sent remotely to another location for recording or studying. On a telemetry unit in a hospital, it means that the patient's heart rhythm is sent to one main monitor, like at the nurses' station, so that they can monitor many patients at once. An EKG or ECG is an electrocardiogram. Electrodes are placed on the patient, and it records the electrical activity of the heart. An EKG can pick up abnormal rhythms that can be life-threatening. It is displayed on a monitor or printed out on a piece of paper. The telemetry equipment then would take the information from the EKG and send it to the doctors or nurses for monitoring.
before and after you run EKG
An EKG machine is sensitive to the electrical activity of the heart, detecting and recording the heart's rhythm and electrical signals. It can identify various cardiac conditions, such as arrhythmias, ischemia, and heart attacks. Additionally, EKG machines are sensitive to factors like electrode placement, skin preparation, and interference from external electrical signals, which can affect the accuracy of the readings. Proper calibration and use are essential for obtaining reliable results.
Yes, a V wave will be seen on a normal EKG tracing. A V wave can signal a lot of things in an EKG, but what it means will be up to the person reading the EKG and the person's reason for the EKG.