An EKG is used to monitor A-fib by measuring the heart’s electrical activity through electrodes on the chest, revealing distinct characteristics when a person has A-fib. Different types of A-fib, such ...

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ECG and EKG are different abbreviations for the same test, called an electrocardiogram. This test measures how electricity is functioning in a person’s heart. People may also refer to it as an ...