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Procedural Work For Electrocardiography

- Definition


An electrocardiogram (ECG) refers to the electrical activity of the heart. It is a recording of the heart's electrical signals and is crucial for diagnosing various conditions, such as:

  • Changes in regular heart rhythms.
  • Helping in diagnosing the cause of chest pain.
  • The use of thrombolytic therapy in cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack) depends on the ECG.
  • It also helps in diagnosing the cause of breathlessness.