ECG
das EKG, die EKGs
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ECG
A graphical recording of the electrical activity in the heart. It shows the heart rhythm, among other things, and can indicate certain heart conditions.
Die Ärztin wertete das EKG sorgfältig aus.
The doctor carefully evaluated the ECG.
to perform an ECG
To carry out a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Wegen der Schmerzen in der Brust machte der Arzt sofort ein EKG.
Because of the chest pain, the doctor immediately performed an ECG.
| gender | neuter das |
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| plural | die EKGs |
| genitive | des EKGs |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das EKG | die EKGs |
| accusative | das EKG | die EKGs |
| dative | dem EKG | den EKGs |
| genitive | des EKGs | der EKGs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'EKG' (ECG) is short for 'Elektrokardiogramm' (electrocardiogram). The letters correspond to the initial letters of its three components and help you work out the meaning of the medical term.
Auf dem EKG sind regelmäßige Herzschläge zu erkennen.
Regular heartbeats can be seen on the ECG.
'das EKG' (the ECG) can refer to either the completed recording or the medical test. Verbs such as 'auswerten' (to evaluate) and 'zeigen' (to show) usually refer to the recording; with 'machen' (to perform) or 'ableiten' (to record), the focus is on the test.
Die Kardiologin wertete das EKG nach der Untersuchung aus.
The cardiologist evaluated the ECG after the examination.
Vor der Operation ließ die Ärztin ein EKG ableiten.
Before the operation, the doctor had an ECG recorded.
When 'EKG' (ECG) refers to the recording, it often occurs with verbs such as 'auswerten' (to evaluate), 'befunden' (to interpret and report on), or 'zeigen' (to show). The phrase 'ein unauffälliges EKG' (a normal ECG) is also common in medical reports.
Der Arzt befundete das EKG als unauffällig.
The doctor interpreted the ECG as normal.
The fixed expression 'ein EKG machen' (to perform an ECG) is commonly used for the test. Medical texts also use 'ein EKG ableiten' and 'ein EKG schreiben' (both meaning to record an ECG).
In der Praxis machen wir zuerst ein EKG und dann einen Ultraschall.
At the practice, we first perform an ECG and then an ultrasound.
