Definition

1. Noun:
   • A diagnostic procedure involving the electronic recording of the heart's activity: Electrocardiography is a medical test that uses a cardiograph to record the electrical signals produced by the heart during each heartbeat, producing a visual trace called an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor ordered electrocardiography to assess the patient's heart rhythm.
  • Routine electrocardiography is a common part of a physical examination for older adults.

Advanced Usage

• "Ambulatory electrocardiography": A type of electrocardiography where the patient wears a portable monitor for an extended period (e.g., 24 hours) to record heart activity during daily life.
  • The cardiologist recommended ambulatory electrocardiography to capture any intermittent palpitations.

Variants and Related Words

• Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) (n): The graphical record or tracing produced by an electrocardiography procedure.

  • The electrocardiogram showed a normal sinus rhythm.

• Electrocardiograph (n): The instrument or machine used to perform electrocardiography.

  • The nurse connected the patient to the electrocardiograph.

• Electrocardiographic (adj): Relating to electrocardiography.

  • The electrocardiographic findings were inconclusive.

Synonyms

• ECG recording: The act or result of recording an electrocardiogram.
• Cardiac monitoring: The continuous observation of heart activity, often using electrocardiography.

Related Phrases

• To perform an electrocardiography: To conduct the diagnostic procedure.

  • The technician will perform an electrocardiography now.

• To undergo electrocardiography: To be the subject of the diagnostic procedure.

  • All patients with chest pain must undergo electrocardiography.

Noun

1. diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram)