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Getting an EKG (Video)

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EKG (also called ECG) is short for electrocardiogram. "Electro" refers to the heart's natural electrical activity, which the test records through small wires taped on your chest. You won't feel a thing.

  • Getting an EKG

    Getting an EKG

    An EKG records the heart's activity through small wires taped to your body.

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