Ecg (Noun)
Meaning
A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor interpreted the ECG tracing to diagnose the patient with atrial fibrillation.
- The nurse quickly attached the ECG electrodes to the patient's chest to obtain a 12-lead ECG.
- The patient's ECG showed a pattern of ST-segment elevation, indicating a myocardial infarction.
- A 24-hour ECG revealed episodes of ventricular tachycardia in the patient with a history of heart failure.
- The anesthesiologist carefully reviewed the ECG printout during the surgery to ensure the patient's heart rate remained within a safe range.