ECG

What Does ECG Mean?

ECG means "Electrocardiogram."

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and painless test used to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats. These signals are recorded by a machine and are reviewed by a doctor to see if they are unusual.

An electrocardiogram is often referred to as an EKG.

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When I write ECG, I mean this:

An ECG is a simple and painless test.

Summary of Key Points

"Electrocardiogram" is the most common definition for ECG on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

ECG
Definition:	Electrocardiogram
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at ECG

ECG is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Ee See Gee").

Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words (e.g., LOL, NATO).

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