The electrical signals of the heart can be picked up by a machine and recorded on a chart called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
electrocardiogram
An electrocardiogram is a graphic record showing the spread of electrical excitation to different parts of the heart.
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