Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: ه

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

هێڵکاریی دڵ (ECG / EKG)

A recording of the electrical current and the pattern of the heart muscle’s beating.

Definition

The ECG shows how electrical signals pass through the heart muscles to produce a heartbeat. It is done during chest pain or palpitations, or before surgery, to make sure the heart is working normally. The test is completely painless and is done with a few stickers placed on the chest.

Example sentence

«Because he felt palpitations, the doctor did an ECG for him at the clinic.»

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Medical notice

This information is for understanding only and does not replace a doctor’s advice. For diagnosis, care and any treatment, always consult a qualified doctor.