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EKG


An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a quick, painless test that records the electrical activity of the heart including the timing and duration of each electrical phase in a heartbeat. An ECG is the standard clinical tool for diagnosing arrhythmias (abnormal rhythms) and to check if the heart is getting enough blood or if areas of the heart are abnormally thick.


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