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What is the importance of an ECG?
An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity of your heart at rest. It provides information about your heart rate and rhythm, and shows if there is enlargement of the heart due to high blood pressure (hypertension) or evidence of a previous heart attack (myocardial infarction).
What is the importance of ECG Class 11?
It gives a graphical representation of the electrical activity of the heart during a cardiac cycle which helps to further detect the abnormalities and help us to measure the functioning of the heart.
What should I wear for an ECG?
What to expect during an electrocardiogram. You should wear comfortable clothing to your test, including an easily removable shirt. Be sure to avoid any greasy or oily skin products, such as lotion, as well as hosiery. Electrocardiograms are noninvasive, so no other preparations are required.
What are the uses of an ECG machine?
Heart valves: regulate the direction of blood flow
What is the purpose of performing a 12-lead ECG?
The main purpose of the 12-lead ECG is to screen patients for possible cardiac ischemia. It helps EMS and hospital staff to quickly identify patients who have Heart attack Death of heart muscle caused by a loss of blood supply. (ST elevation myocardial infarction or in other words, heart attack) and perform appropriate medical intervention based on initial readings.
Why is it an EKG instead of an ECG?
People often wonder why electrocardiogram is abbreviated as EKG instead of ECG. The reason is that ECG sounds very similar to EEG, which is the abbreviation for electroencephalogram, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain. In order to avoid confusion, it became a convention to use…