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EKG and ECG Are Same Procedure

Published on Mon Sep 16, 2024

Question: I’ve seen the abbreviations EKG and ECG in my provider’s documentation. What do these abbreviations stand for, and are they the same procedure? Maine Subscriber Answer: ECGs and EKGs are two abbreviations for the same procedure — an electrocardiogram. In the United States, the term “EKG” is commonly used, derived from the German word “elektrokardiogramm.” On the other hand, “ECG” is [...]
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