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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. (Don't worry, you won't feel a thing.) This video shows what it's like.

  • Getting an EKG

    Getting an EKG

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

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