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Getting an EKG (Video)_KH_Kids

Getting an EKG (Video)

Espanol ButtonEKG (also called ECG) is short for electrocardiogram. "Electro" refers to the heart's natural electrical activity, which the test records through small wires taped on your chest. You won't feel a thing.

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