A veterinary electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic test performed in animals to assess the electrical activity of the heart. It records the electrical impulses generated by the heart as it contracts and relaxes, providing valuable information about the heart’s rhythm and conduction. During a veterinary ECG, small adhesive electrodes are placed on specific locations on the animal’s body, typically on the limbs and chest. These electrodes detect and transmit the electrical signals generated by the heart to an ECG machine. The machine then converts these signals into a graphical representation called an electrocardiogram.
