Glossary

Resting ECG

Resting ECG

Ruhe-EKG·Also: Ruheelektrokardiogramm

A resting ECG is the recording of the heart's electrical activity while the person lies relaxed. It is used to assess the heart rhythm and to look for signs of circulatory problems or previous heart attacks.

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