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GE Mac 3500 ECG Monitor (NEW)

GE Mac 3500 ECG Monitor (NEW)

Ge  - GEM3500
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GE MAC 3500 RESTING ECG ANALYSIS SYSTEM Display Type: Backlit 165 mm (6.5 in) diagonal graphics AM LCDPower Source: 100/240 V AC/ Battery: 18 V NiC...

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GE Marquette MAC 5000 EKG Machine (Refurbished)

GE Marquette MAC 5000 EKG Machine (Refurbished)

Ge  - GEM5000
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GE Marquette MAC 5000 EKG Machine Purchase Includes: Refurbished GE (Marquette) MAC 5000 EKG Machine Patient Cables Certified Biomed Equipment Dia...

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GE MAC 5500 ECG Machine (NEW) - Discontinued.

GE MAC 5500 ECG Machine (NEW) - Discontinued.

Ge  - GEM5500
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GE MAC 5500 ECG Machine Built on GEs proven innovation in ECG acquisition and analysis, the MAC 5500 is GEs premier ECG system, delivering advanced...

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GE Mac 1200 EKG Machine (Refurbished)

GE Mac 1200 EKG Machine (Refurbished)

Ge  - GE-MAC-1200
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GE MAC 1200 EKG Machine  The MAC 1200 EKG Machine from GE Medical is in its basic version a resting ECG system whose true one-button operation mak...

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Bionet CardioCare 2000 ECG Machine (NEW)
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Bionet CardioCare 2000 ECG Machine (NEW)

Bionet  - ECG-2000
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Bionet CardioCare 2000 Interpretive 12 Channel Resting ECG Part Number: ECG-2000Purchase Includes: CardioCare 2000 Main Unit 10 Lead ECG Patient C...

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Burdick Atria 3000 Interpretive ECG-EKG Machine

Burdick Atria 3000 Interpretive ECG-EKG Machine

Burdick  - BA3000
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Burdick Atria 3000 Interpretive ECG-EKG Machine Simple to use, compact and reliable, the Burdick Atria 3000 ECG is the ideal choice for the physici...

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Burdick Atria 3100 ECG Monitor (Refurbished)

Burdick Atria 3100 ECG Monitor (Refurbished)

Burdick  - A31-1EI01
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Burdick Atria 3100 ECG Monitor Part Number(s): A31-1EI01 (Interpretive), A31-1EK01 (Non-Interpretive)Burdick Atria 3100 ECG technology assures h...

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GE Mac 800 EKG Machine (NEW)

GE Mac 800 EKG Machine (NEW)

Ge  - GEM800
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GE Mac 800 Electrocardiograph Optional LAN communication to CardioSoft and MUSE systems The GE MAC 800 EKG enables healthcare providers to connect ...

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Burdick Atria 6100 ECG Monitor (Refurbished)

Burdick Atria 6100 ECG Monitor (Refurbished)

Burdick  - A61-1EI01
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Burdick Atria 6100 ECG Monitor Part Number(s): A61-1EI01 (Interpretive), A61-1EK01 (Non-Interpretive), A61-1RI01 (Interpretive with wireless)The...

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QRS Diagnostic PC-Based Universal ECG Electrode (NEW)

QRS Diagnostic PC-Based Universal ECG Electrode (NEW)

Qrs diagnostic  - Z-7000-0301
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QRS Diagnostic PC-Based Universal ECG Electrode Part Number: Z-7000-0301 Turns any PC into a full-featured electrocardiograph. Intuitive Windows op...

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Edan Three Channel Wide Screen ECG Machine Discontinued

Edan Three Channel Wide Screen ECG Machine Discontinued

Edan  - SE-3B
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Edan Three Channel Wide Screen ECG Machine Part Number: SE-3BPurchase Includes: Edan SE-3B Three Channel Wide Screen ECG Machine ECG Cable (4mm, b...

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GE MAC 1600 Resting ECG System (NEW)

GE MAC 1600 Resting ECG System (NEW)

Ge  - MAC1600
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GE MAC 1600 Resting ECG System Optional Internal Memory for storage of 100 ECG'sPurchase Includes: GE MAC 1600 Resting ECG System AHA Multilink Pa...

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GE Mac 1200 EKG Machine (NEW)

GE Mac 1200 EKG Machine (NEW)

Ge  - GEM1200SP
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GE MAC 1200 EKG Machine 12SL InterpretationBrand New GE MAC 1200 comes with manufacturer's warranty Enhance decision making efficiency and continui...

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Bionet Cardio7-S ECG Machine and SPM-300 Spirometer Combo Unit (NEW)
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Bionet Cardio7-S ECG Machine and SPM-300 Spirometer Combo Unit (NEW)

Bionet  - Cardio-7BS
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Cardio7-S 7" Color TFT LCD 12 Channel Interpretive Resting ECG and Spirometer with Touch Screen and WiFi Part Number: Cardio-7BSPurchase Includes: ...

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Bionet Cardio7-S ECG Machine w/ DICOM Software and SPM-300 Spirometer Combo Unit (NEW)
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Bionet Cardio7-S ECG Machine w/ DICOM Software and SPM-300 Spirometer Combo Unit (NEW)

Bionet  - Cardio-7BDS
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Cardio7-S 7" Color TFT LCD 12 Channel Interpretive Resting ECG and Spirometer with Touch Screen and WiFi Part Number: Cardio-7BDSPurchase Includes:...

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Bionet Cardio7 ECG Machine w/ DiCOM Software (NEW)
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Bionet Cardio7 ECG Machine w/ DiCOM Software (NEW)

Bionet  - Cardio-7BD
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Cardio7 7" Color TFT LCD 12 Channel Interpretive Resting ECG with Touch Screen and WiFi Part Number: Cardio-7B12 Channel Interpretive Resting ECG w...

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Bionet Cardio7 ECG Machine (NEW)
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Bionet Cardio7 ECG Machine (NEW)

Bionet  - Cardio-7B
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Cardio7 7" Color TFT LCD 12 Channel Interpretive Resting ECG with Touch Screen and WiFi Part Number: Cardio-7BPurchase Includes: Cardio7 Main Unit...

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Philips PageWriter Trim I Cardiograph (Refurbished)

Philips PageWriter Trim I Cardiograph (Refurbished)

Philips  - 860290
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Philips PageWriter Trim I Cardiograph Part Number: (860290) High performance without high costs For unmatched patient convenience, the Philips Pag...

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Philips PageWriter Trim III Cardiograph (Refurbished)

Philips PageWriter Trim III Cardiograph (Refurbished)

Philips  - 860286
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Philips PageWriter Trim III Cardiograph Part Number: 860286 Get connected with PageWriter Trim III Does your organization store ECGs in a central ...

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ECG Machine for sale - E-12 by Embra Medical

E12 by Embra Medical - 12 Lead ECG / EKG Machine - NEW

Embra medical  - E-12 Embra
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The E-12 ECG Machine by Embra Medical - Competitively Priced EKG Machine for Sale  EMBSE-1200EB  Embra Medical is committed to providing an advance...

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Z Fold ECG Recording Paper for Burdick Atria, 1 Pack

Z Fold ECG Recording Paper for Burdick Atria, 1 Pack

Burdick  - 7983
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Z Fold ECG Recording Paper for Burdick Atria, 1 Pack Part Number: 007983 Chart Type: Z-Fold (Fan fold) 200 SheetsDimensions: 8.5 x 11 inchGrid Colo...

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Burdick Atria 6100 and 3100 Power Supply - Compatible

Burdick Atria 6100 and 3100 Power Supply - Compatible

Burdick  - 010-1684-00
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Burdick Atria 6100 and 3100 ECG Power Supply Part Number: 010-1684-00Application: Power supply for use with Burdick Atria 3100 and Burdick Atria 61...

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Burdick Atria 6100 ECG Cable - Also Fits other Burdick Models

Burdick Atria 6100 ECG Cable - Also Fits other Burdick Models

Physio control / stryker  - 012-0844-01
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Burdick 6100 ECG Patient Cable Part Number: 012-0844-01Specifications: 10 Pin Leads, AHA Patient Cable Burdick 10L EKG Resting Cable, Banana Plug N...

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Burdick Cardiosens Ultra II ECG Electrodes - Box of 100 (Discontinued)

Burdick Cardiosens Ultra II ECG Electrodes - Box of 100 (Discontinued)

Burdick  - 47029
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Burdick Cardiosens Ultra II ECG Electrodes - 100/Box Part Number: 047029 Electrodes consistantly provide high quality tracing by ensuring that each...

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Welch Allyn ECG Machine Paper for CP 100, CP 150 & CP 200 (5 packs)

Welch Allyn ECG Machine Paper for CP 100, CP 150 & CP 200 (5 packs)

Welch allyn  - 105353
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Welch Allyn ECG Machine Paper Part Number: 105353 5 packs of Thermal Z Fold (8.25x11 inches; 21x28 cm) (200 sheets per pack) Application: For use...

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Midmark Disposable EZ-Trode ECG Electrodes, 500/Box

Midmark Disposable EZ-Trode ECG Electrodes, 500/Box

Midmark  - 2-100-0205
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Midmark Disposable EZ-Trode ECG Electrodes Part Number: 2-100-0205Alternate Part Number: 416153Purchase Includes: Box of 500 Midmark Disposable EZ...

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GE Mac 800 ECG Paper (10 packs)

GE Mac 800 ECG Paper (10 packs)

Ge  - 2036970-001
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GE Mac 800 ECG Recording Paper Part Number: 2036970-001Type: Z-FoldSize: 110mm x 140mmPaper Type: ThermalSpecifications: PerforatedPurchase Include...

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3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrodes (50 per pack)

3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrodes (50 per pack)

3m  - 2570-3
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3M 2237 Red Dot Monitoring Electrodes Part Number: 2237 Benefits Foam backing is comfortable for patients, occlusive to fluids, and easy to hand...

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Midmark Universal ECG EKG Clips (Fits 3mm, 4mm)

Midmark Universal ECG EKG Clips (Fits 3mm, 4mm)

Midmark  - 3-047-0001
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Midmark Universal ECG EKG Clips (Fits 3mm, 4mm) Part Number: 3-047-0001Quantity: 10/boxApplication: Universal ECG/EKG Clips.

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Generic Atria 6100 ECG Cable - Also Fits other Burdick Models

Generic Atria 6100 ECG Cable - Also Fits other Burdick Models

Physio control / stryker  - 45508B
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Generic ECG Patient Cable Compatible Part Number: 012-0844-01Specifications: 10 Pin Leads, AHA Patient CableBurdick 10L EKG Resting Cable, Banana P...

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Welch Allyn ECG Multifunction Electrode Adapter, 10 Each (NEW)

Welch Allyn ECG Multifunction Electrode Adapter, 10 Each (NEW)

Welch allyn  - 715006
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Welch Allyn ECG Multifunction Electrode Adapter Part Number: 715006 Purchase Includes: 10 Welch Allyn ECG Multifunction Adapters 90 Day Manufactur...

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Welch Allyn Disposable Flow Transducers for CP 150, Box of 25

Welch Allyn Disposable Flow Transducers for CP 150, Box of 25

Welch allyn  - 720705
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Welch Allyn Disposable Flow Transducers for CP 150, Box of 100

Welch Allyn Disposable Flow Transducers for CP 150, Box of 100

Welch allyn  - 720706
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Zoll ECG Rectangular Electrodes, 2X3 Strip Per Pouch/600 Per Case

Zoll ECG Rectangular Electrodes, 2X3 Strip Per Pouch/600 Per Case

Zoll  - 8900-0006
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Zoll ECG Liquid Gel Electrodes Part Number: 8900-0006 6 ECG Electrodes/Pouch (600 Electrodes) - 100 Pouches. Application:Compatible with AED Pro, E...

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GE MAC 1200 ECG Paper (1 pack - 150 sheets) (Also fits MAC 1600)

GE MAC 1200 ECG Paper (1 pack - 150 sheets) (Also fits MAC 1600)

Ge  - 9402-061
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GE MAC 1200 ECG Recording Paper Part Number: 9402-061For Use with: GE MAC 1200 or MAC 1600 ECG Machines Features:Type : Z-Fold Chart PaperUnits : 1...

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GE MAC 1200 ECG Paper (10 packs - 1500 sheets) (Also fits MAC 1600)

GE MAC 1200 ECG Paper (10 packs - 1500 sheets) (Also fits MAC 1600)

Ge  - 9402-061CS
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GE MAC 1200 ECG Recording Paper Part Number: 9402-061For Use with: GE MAC 1200 or MAC 1600 ECG MachinesFeatures: Type : Z-Fold Chart Paper Units : ...

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Cardiac Science Clear Choice Universal ECG Electrode Adapter Clips - 10 Pieces

Cardiac Science Clear Choice Universal ECG Electrode Adapter Clips - 10 Pieces

Cardiac science  - ADA34
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Simplify ECG monitoring with these universal electrode adapter clips. Built from durable, conductive materials, each clip securely connects variou...

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NikoClip Universal Adapter Clips (10 per order)

NikoClip Universal Adapter Clips (10 per order)

Burdick  - ADNIK20
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NikoClip Universal Adapter Clips (10 per order) Part Number: ADNIK20Equivalent to GE Part Number: 9490-210 Application:For use with Tab or Snap typ...

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Welch Allyn 11.1 V Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (9-Cell)

Welch Allyn 11.1 V Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (9-Cell)

Welch allyn  - BATT99
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Welch Allyn 11.1 V Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (9-Cell) Part Number: BATT99 Please Note: This battery currently cannot ship via air shipment methods, ...

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Datascope Compatible One-Piece ECG Cable

Datascope Compatible One-Piece ECG Cable

Datascope  - M24-1843
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Datascope Compatible One-Piece ECG Cable Alternate Part Numbers: 0131-00-0079, 0012-00-1054-02M24-1843 3 Lead SnapM24-1844 3 Lead ClipM24-1845 5 Le...

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Bionet ECG Rechargable Battery (Ni-MH)

Bionet ECG Rechargable Battery (Ni-MH)

Bionet  - ECG-BAT
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Bionet ECG Rechargable Battery (Ni-MH) Part Number: ECG-BATPurchase Includes: ECG Rechargeable Battery (Ni-MH) 90 Day Warranty

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Bionet ECG Rechargable Battery (Li-ion)

Bionet ECG Rechargable Battery (Li-ion)

Bionet  - ECG-BAT-B
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Bionet ECG Cart for ECG-2000 and Cardio-7 ECG Machines (NEW)

Bionet ECG Cart for ECG-2000 and Cardio-7 ECG Machines (NEW)

Bionet  - ECG-CART
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Bionet 10 Lead ECG Patient Cable for use with all Bionet ECG Machines (NEW)

Bionet 10 Lead ECG Patient Cable for use with all Bionet ECG Machines (NEW)

Bionet  - ECG-CBL
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Bionet ECG Alligator Clip (10 pcs/set)

Bionet ECG Alligator Clip (10 pcs/set)

Bionet  - ECG-CLIP
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Bionet ECG Cable Hanger for ECG-CART (NEW)

Bionet ECG Cable Hanger for ECG-CART (NEW)

Bionet  - ECG-HANGER
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Bionet ECG Medi-Graph Paper, 10 rolls/box, for all Bionet ECG Machines (NEW)

Bionet ECG Medi-Graph Paper, 10 rolls/box, for all Bionet ECG Machines (NEW)

Bionet  - ECG-PP
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Bionet ECG Resting Electrode (5 packs/bag)

Bionet ECG Resting Electrode (5 packs/bag)

Bionet  - ECG-RE
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Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)

What is an EKG, or what is an ECG?

Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG from the German Elektrokardiogramm) is a transthoracic (across the thorax or chest) interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, as detected by electrodes attached to the outer surface of the skin and recorded by a device external to the body. The recording produced by this noninvasive procedure is termed an electrocardiogram (also ECG or EKG). The device is commonly referred to as an ECG or EKG machine.

The etymology of the word is derived from the Greek electro, because it is related to electrical activity, cardio, Greek for heart, and graph, a Greek root meaning "to write". In English speaking countries, medical professionals often write EKG (the abbreviation for the German word elektrokardiogramm) in order to avoid confusion with EEG in emergency situations where background noise is high.

Electrocardiogram machines, or ECG and EKG machines, have become some of the most common equipment used to record and measure normal or abnormal action within the heart. The use of EKG machines has become so common due to the wide variety of heart disorders that an ECG machine will detect, along with the ease and speed in which the test is accomplished. Some of the disorders which can be detected by the ECG machine include: valve disease, electrolyte disturbances, prior heart attacks, coronary artery disease, thickening of the heart muscle, and a broad range other possible cardiac problems. Most EKG machines are 12-lead interpretive EKG machines.

Most ECGs are performed for diagnostic or research purposes on human hearts, but may also be performed on other animals, usually for research.

Function

The ECG machine detects and amplifies the tiny electrical changes on the skin that are caused when the heart muscle depolarizes during each heartbeat. At rest, each heart muscle cell has a charge across its outer wall, or cell membrane. Reducing this charge towards zero is called depolarization, which activates the mechanisms in the cell that cause it to contract. During each heartbeat a healthy heart will have an orderly progression of a wave of depolarisation that is triggered by the cells in the sinoatrial node, spreads out through the atrium, passes through "intrinsic conduction pathways" and then spreads all over the ventricles. This is detected by the EKG machine as tiny rises and falls in the voltage between two electrodes placed either side of the heart which is displayed as a wavy line either on a screen or on paper. This display indicates the overall rhythm of the heart and weaknesses in different parts of the heart muscle.

Usually more than 2 electrodes are used and they can be combined into a number of pairs (For example: Left arm (LA), right arm (RA) and left leg (LL) electrodes form the three pairs LA+RA, LA+LL, and RA+LL). The output from each pair is known as a lead. Each lead is said to look at the heart from a different angle. Different types of ECGs can be referred to by the number of leads that are recorded, for example 3-lead, 5-lead or 12-lead ECGs (sometimes simply "a 12-lead"). A 12-lead ECG machine is one in which 12 different electrical signals are recorded at approximately the same time and will often be used as a one-off recording of an ECG, traditionally printed out as a paper copy. 3- and 5-lead ECGs tend to be monitored continuously and viewed only on the screen of an appropriate monitoring device, for example during an operation or whilst being transported in an ambulance. There may or may not be any permanent record of a 3- or 5-lead ECG machine, depending on the equipment used.

It is the best way to measure and diagnose abnormal rhythms of the heart, particularly abnormal rhythms caused by damage to the conductive tissue that carries electrical signals, or abnormal rhythms caused by electrolyte imbalances. In a myocardial infarction (MI), the ECG machine can identify if the heart muscle has been damaged in specific areas, though not all areas of the heart are covered. The ECG machine cannot reliably measure the pumping ability of the heart, for which ultrasound-based (echocardiography) or nuclear medicine tests are used. It is possible for a human or other animal to be in cardiac arrest but still have a normal ECG signal (a condition known as pulseless electrical activity).

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