What Is Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)?
A diagnostic recording of the heart's electrical activity captured through electrodes placed on the skin. Medical assistants must know how to perform and troubleshoot this procedure.
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) across 2 exams
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- CCMA (NHA)
- A diagnostic recording of the heart's electrical activity captured through electrodes placed on the skin. Medical assistants must know how to perform and troubleshoot this procedure.
- NHA EKG (CET)
- A recording of the heart's electrical activity over time, captured as waveforms on graph paper or a monitor. It is the primary tool an EKG technician uses to detect rhythm and conduction abnormalities.