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Electrocardiogram (ECG) detects the electrical activity of the heart. It is an essential test, which allows cardiac physiologist or a doctor to observe the rhythm of the heart beat and monitor the conditions carefully. Heart problems such as [[arrhythmias]] can be detected using the ECG. | Electrocardiogram (ECG) detects the electrical activity of the heart. It is an essential test, which allows cardiac physiologist or a doctor to observe the rhythm of the heart beat and monitor the conditions carefully. Heart problems such as [[arrhythmias]] can be detected using the ECG. | ||
The process by which an ECG is carried out is that several electrodes are put on your arms, chest and legs. A gel is usually used to make sure that the contact between the electrode and the skin is good so that the electrical signals of each heart beat can be detected. | |||
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Electrocardiogram (ECG) ." Electrocardiogram (ECG). Web. 22 Oct. 2015 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) ." Electrocardiogram (ECG). Web. 22 Oct. 2015 | ||
NHS. (25/04/2015). Coronary heart disease - Diagnosis. Available: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Coronary-heart-disease/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx. Last accessed 22/11/2015. | |||
Revision as of 15:22, 22 October 2015
Electrocardiogram (ECG) detects the electrical activity of the heart. It is an essential test, which allows cardiac physiologist or a doctor to observe the rhythm of the heart beat and monitor the conditions carefully. Heart problems such as arrhythmias can be detected using the ECG.
The process by which an ECG is carried out is that several electrodes are put on your arms, chest and legs. A gel is usually used to make sure that the contact between the electrode and the skin is good so that the electrical signals of each heart beat can be detected.
References: Electrocardiogram (ECG) ." Electrocardiogram (ECG). Web. 22 Oct. 2015
NHS. (25/04/2015). Coronary heart disease - Diagnosis. Available: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Coronary-heart-disease/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx. Last accessed 22/11/2015.