A record or tracing of the electrical impulses of the heart is called an:
A) clectrocardiograph.
B) electrocardiogram.
C) electrocardiography.
D) electrocardiopathy.

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An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a record or tracing of the electrical impulses of the heart, which can be used to diagnose various heart conditions. A electrocardiograph is the machine used to record the ECG, and electrocardiography is the process of recording and analyzing the ECG. Electrocardiopathy is not a commonly used term in medical literature.

A Record or Tracing of the Electrical Impulses of the Heart