electrocardiogram
noun
elec·tro·car·dio·gram
i-ˌlek-trō-ˈkär-dē-ə-ˌgram 
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also
: the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram
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For the clearance evaluation, a cardiologist or primary care physician might run tests such as an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram or a nuclear stress test to detect any irregularities or signs of disease, such as arrhythmias, valve problems or blockages.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The screening is slated to include a cardiac risk assessment with a registered nurse, a noninvasive electrocardiogram, consultation with a physician and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Any sign of distress, such as chest pain, could be a red flag; the symptom warranted investigation with tests, like an electrocardiogram or X-ray, experts said.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 25 Nov. 2024
At the screening, the electrocardiogram was abnormal.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The screening is slated to include a cardiac risk assessment with a registered nurse, a noninvasive electrocardiogram, consultation with a physician and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Any sign of distress, such as chest pain, could be a red flag; the symptom warranted investigation with tests, like an electrocardiogram or X-ray, experts said.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 25 Nov. 2024
At the screening, the electrocardiogram was abnormal.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Nov. 2024
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electrocardiogram
noun
elec·tro·car·dio·gram
-ˈkärd-ē-ə-ˌgram
: the tracing made by an electrocardiograph
also
: the procedure for producing an electrocardiogram
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