What is Electrocardiogram (EKG)?
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An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart over time produced by an electrocardiograph, usually in a noninvasive recording via skin electrodes.
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How do members experience Electrocardiogram (EKG)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 29 | 9 | |
| Heart palpitations | 20 | 6 | |
| Chest pain | 16 | 5 | |
| Premature ventricular contractions | 5 | 0 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) | 4 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bicuspid aortic valve | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on May 19, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for tachycardia (fast heart rate): Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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