What Does the Electrocardiogram or ECG Detect

question 14

Multiple Choice

What does the electrocardiogram or ECG detect?

• A)The electrical activity of the heart
• B)The muscle contractions of the heart
• C)High blood pressure readings
• D)The volume of blood pumped per minute

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