What is the difference between an Electrocardiogram (ECG) and an Echocardiogram (Echo)?
(a) An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the heart’s electrical activity.
(b) An Echocardiogram (Echo) is an ultrasound image of the heart in motion.
How is the Electrocardiogram (ECG) performed?
The nurse or technician attaches electrodes that transmit electrical activity from the patient to the ECG machine. The electrical activity is recorded by the ECG machine, printed out and then interpreted by a physician or cardiologist.
What is the difference between an Electrocardiogram (ECG) and an Echocardiogram (Echo)?
(a) An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the heart’s electrical activity.
(b) An Echocardiogram (Echo) is an ultrasound image of the heart in motion.
How is the Electrocardiogram (ECG) performed?
The nurse or technician attaches electrodes that transmit electrical activity from the patient to the ECG machine. The electrical activity is recorded by the ECG machine, printed out and then interpreted by a physician or cardiologist.