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Getting an ECG/EKG

February 9, 2022

Adult Down Syndrome Center

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Blood, Heart, and Circulation / Body Location/Systems / Health Promotion / Medical Care / Tests and Procedures

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This Getting an ECG/EKG visual explains what happens when we get an electrocardiogram, a test that assesses the electrical activity of the heart.

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