Cardiogram Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɑːrdiəˌɡræm

KAR-dee-uh-gram

UK

kˈɑːdɪˌəʊɡɹæm

KAH-dee-oh-gram

Definition

A cardiogram is a medical chart or recording that shows the electrical activity of your heart, often used to check heart health.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in medical contexts, often interchangeably with 'ECG' or 'EKG'. Refers to the visual chart, not the procedure (which is called 'electrocardiogram' or 'ECG test'). Often used with verbs like 'read', 'show', or 'record'.

• Spanish: cardiograma
• Portuguese (BR): cardiograma
• Portuguese (PT): cardiograma
• Chinese (Simplified): 心电图
• Chinese (Traditional): 心電圖
• Hindi: कार्डियोग्राम
• Arabic: تخطيط القلب
• Bengali: কার্ডিওগ্রাম
• Russian: кардиограмма
• Japanese: 心電図
• Vietnamese: biểu đồ điện tâm đồ - điện tâm đồ
• Korean: 심전도
• Turkish: kardiyogram
• Urdu: کارڈیوگرام
• Indonesian: kardiogram

Example Sentences

The doctor looked at my cardiogram.

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A cardiogram can help find heart problems.

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I need to get a cardiogram before my surgery.

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The nurse said my cardiogram looked normal.

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They ordered a cardiogram because I had chest pain.

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My last cardiogram showed some irregularities, so I have to see a specialist.

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