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I Want To Know What's The Difference Between An EKG And ECG

I want to know what's the difference between an EKG and an ECG? I'm scheduled to take the latter.? I want to know what's the difference between an EKG and an ECG? I'm scheduled to take the latter.?
Wed, 16 Dec 2009
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It's the same thing - Electrocardiogram. EKG is the old abbreviation. An ECG (or EKG) uses 12 electrodes placed on the chest, arms, and legs for a comprehensive view of the heart's rhythm to check for abnormalities is rhythm or rate.
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I Want To Know What's The Difference Between An EKG And ECG

It s the same thing - Electrocardiogram. EKG is the old abbreviation. An ECG (or EKG) uses 12 electrodes placed on the chest, arms, and legs for a comprehensive view of the heart s rhythm to check for abnormalities is rhythm or rate.