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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.
