Chapter 2: The ECG Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Electrocardiogram?
A
A record of the electrical events of the cardiac cycle.
2
Q
An Electrocardiogram is often referred to simply as an?
A
ECG or EKG.
3
Q
An ECG or EKG obtained by operating the Electrocardiograph machine which produces?
A
A graphic representation of the hearts electrical activity and the time it takes for the electrical impulses to travel through the heart during each heartbeat.
