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Electrocardiography

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A machine can see your heart.

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It uses small pads on your skin. These pads feel the heart's tiny sparks. The machine draws a line on a screen. This line shows how your heart beats. It helps doctors keep you well. Can you feel your heart beat?

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12 lead ECG of a 26 year old male.jpg
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Precordial leads in ECG.png
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Limb leads of EKG.png
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