Principle Parts and Types of ECG Recorders

Building Blocks of an ECG System

In Electrocardiography (ECG) recorder five leads from the patient are connected to the ECG recorder through a selector switch to obtain 12 lead configurations as illustrated below:

ECG recorder building blocks
Figure 1(a) ECG recorder building blocks

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Key Factors to Consider in the Design and Operation of Electrocardiograph

There are various factors that must be considered in the design and application of the electrocardiograph. These key factors must be considered by the biomedical engineer as well as the electrocardiograph operator and the physician who interprets the recorded information.… Read More

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

The recording of the electrical activity associated with the functioning of the heart is known as Electrocardiogram. ECG is quasi-periodical, rhythmically repeating signal synchronized by the function of the heart; which acts as a generator of bioelectric events. This generated … Read More