Term: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2014-10-24

Definition:

A test that records the electrical activity of the heartbeat. An exercise ECG tests the effect of exercise on your heart.

See the Routine Electrocardiography - Electrocardiogram (ACG or EKG) concept for more information, including the tariff codes that define an electrocardiogram.

Related concepts 

• Routine Electrocardiography - Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

References 

• De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Katz A, Chateau D, Bogdanovic B, Taylor C, McGowan K-L, Rajotte L, Dziadek J. Physician Integrated Network: A Second Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2014. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)