An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. It can help diagnose heart conditions, such as abnormal heart rhythms, coronary heart disease, and heart attack.
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1. Electrodes are placed on the chest, arms, and legs.
2. The electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by wires.
3. The machine records the electrical activity of the heart.
4. The machine interprets and prints out the electrical activity.
What can an ECG be used for?
To diagnose heart conditions
To monitor how well heart treatments are working
To see how well an implanted pacemaker is working