EKGrekisteröintiä

EKGrekisteröintiä, commonly known as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), is a non-invasive medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart. This activity is detected by small electrode patches attached to the skin of the chest, arms, and legs. The electrodes transmit tiny electrical signals to a machine that interprets and records them. The resulting recording, the electrocardiogram, displays these electrical signals as a series of waves and lines on a graph.

The primary purpose of an EKGrekisteröintiä is to assess the heart's rhythm and rate. It can detect abnormalities such as arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart attacks, enlarged heart chambers, and electrolyte imbalances. Doctors use EKGs to diagnose various cardiac conditions, monitor the effectiveness of treatments, and evaluate a patient's overall heart health. The procedure is quick, painless, and can be performed in a doctor's office, hospital, or other clinical settings. While the recorded waves have specific names and represent different phases of the cardiac electrical cycle, their interpretation requires specialized medical knowledge. The EKGrekisteröintiä provides valuable insights into the heart's function without the need for surgery or invasive procedures.