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Chief Complaints
The Procedures
Ask an ER Doctor
Karim Ali
Ask an ER Doctor
Karim Ali
Not All Palpitations Are Dangerous
Adam Kalwerisky, MD
EKG The Electrical Map
An electrocardiogram, or EKG, records the heart’s electrical activity. In emergency medicine, it helps detect heart attacks, rhythm disorders, and dangerous electrolyte changes within minutes.