Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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CAD
A
Coronary Artery Disease: Narrowing of the blood vessels around the heart causing reduced blood flow to the heart.
2
Q
Electrocardiograph (EKG)
A
An instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart.
3
Q
Who performed the first electrocardiogram on a human
A
Dr. Augustus D. Waller
4
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Who invented the first electrocardiograph
A
Wilhelm Einthoven