What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity of your heart from 12 different views, providing valuable insights into your heart rhythm and overall heart health. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull explains how ECG results are interpreted alongside your medical history, examination findings, and blood pressure to guide diagnosis and treatment.
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Transcript
An ECG is a tracing of your heart rhythm typically taken from 12 different views. This ECG tracing can be used in conjunction with your clinical history, your examination findings, including your blood pressure, to give us an overall impression of your heart health.
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