ECG, also referred to as EKG, is the abbreviation of the word electrocardiogram – a heart test that tracks the electrical activity of your heart and records it on a moving paper or shows it as a moving line on a screen. An ECG scan is used to analyze the heart’s rhythm and detect irregularities and other cardiac issues that might lead to serious health problems such as a stroke or heart attack.
How does an ECG/EKG monitor work?
To get an ECG trace, an ECG monitor is needed to record it. As the electrical signals move through the heart, the ECG monitor records the strength and the timing of these signals in a graph called a P wave. Traditional monitors use patches and wires to attach electrodes to the body and communicate the ECG trace to a receiver.
How long does it take to do an ECG?
The length of an ECG test varies depending on the type of the test being performed. Sometimes it can take a few seconds or minutes. For longer, more continuous monitoring there are devices that can record your ECG for several days or even a week or two.
Post time: Feb-27-2019