Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

GLOSSARY

A physiological measure based on the determination of the electrical function of the heart from many remote recordings of potentials on some non-invasive or minimally invasive surface. Contrast with Electromyography (EMG) and Electroencephalogram (EEG).

Digital medical heart rate monitor icon displaying a red heart and EKG lifeline waveform.
Digital medical heart rate monitor icon displaying a red heart and EKG lifeline waveform.

Reference:

Pullan, A. J., Cheng, L. K., Nash, M. P., Ghodrati, A., MacLeod, R., & Brooks, D. H. (2010). The inverse problem of electrocardiography. Comprehensive Electrocardiology, 1, 299-344.

Mirvis, D. M., & Goldberger, A. L. (2001). Electrocardiography. Heart Disease, 1, 82-128. https://www.doi.org/10.1016/b978-1-4377-0398-6.00013-5