EKG monitor

Cardiac rhythm display

An EKG monitor is a device that displays the electrical activity of the heart in real time, tracking rhythm and detecting abnormalities.

In hospitals, patients may be connected to an EKG monitor continuously, with alarms alerting staff to dangerous changes.

Also called an ECG monitor or cardiac monitor.

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