Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An electrocardiogram.
- noun An electrocardiograph.
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- initialism cardiology Initialism of
electrocardiogram .
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- noun a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
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Examples
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AnalyzeYou Inc. The system collects and remotely analyses long term ECG recordings by using a novel algorithm, which helps cardiologist to early identify signs of heart problems.
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The system collects and remotely analyses long term ECG recordings by using a novel algorithm, which helps cardiologist to early identify signs of heart problems.
WN.com - Articles related to New mobile banking: Obopay allows you to convert cash into phone-money 2010
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However, he acknowledges that further research is needed and says the next step will be to perform a long-term ECG study to confirm the hypothesis that AF and especially intermittent AF have been underdiagnosed in blacks.
theHeart.org 2009
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The ECG is the "urban sister to the Appalachian Trail," linking major cities of the east coast for walkers, bicyclists, wheelchair users, and other non-motorized travelers.
Dennis Markatos: East Coast Greenway Grows Faster Than China 2010
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Dr. Vetter says the ECG is a "recommendation," not a requirement that should prevent children from getting timely access to needed medicines.
New Guidelines Urge 2008
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Monday, April 4, 2011 at 3:30pm during the session titled ECG/Ambulatory Monitoring
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The ECG is a fundamental diagnostic tool in cardiology, allowing accurate diagnosis and monitoring of acute and chronic ischemic heart disease.
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EKG: sometimes called ECG, the abbreviation for electrocardiogram, a diagnostic test that shows the heart’s electrical activity.
YOU The Smart Patient Michael F. Roizen 2006
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EKG: sometimes called ECG, the abbreviation for electrocardiogram, a diagnostic test that shows the heart’s electrical activity.
YOU The Smart Patient Michael F. Roizen 2006
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At present the diagnostic laboratories provide testing facilities such as ECG, X-ray and ultrasound.
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