Introduction To ECG Machine (Electrocardiogram Machine)
An ECG machine is used to record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time. It is a non-invasive procedure that helps in diagnosing various heart conditions.
Key Features:
- Electrodes: Small sticky patches (electrodes) are placed on the patient’s chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes are connected to the ECG machine.
- Electrical Activity Recording: The machine records the electrical signals that trigger heartbeats and displays them as waves on a screen or paper.
- Waveform Analysis: The recorded waveforms help in diagnosing arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac problems.
Applications:
- Diagnosis of Arrhythmias: Identifies irregular heartbeats.
- Myocardial Infarction: Detects heart attacks by identifying abnormal wave patterns.
- Monitoring: Used for continuous monitoring in critical care settings.