Electrocardiographs

An electrocardiograph is a device for testing the electrical activity of the heart. Electrocardiography is the gold standard for diagnosing heart and circulatory system pathologies. Electrocardiographic studies are prescribed to people with signs of heart disease:

• Shortness of breath, labored, rapid breathing.
• Pain in the sternum area spreading to the left shoulder and shoulder blade.
• Feeling of tightness in the chest.
• Frequent dizziness and fainting.
• Arrhythmia - irregular heartbeat at rest.
• Weakness, increased fatigue.

Electrocardiography is regularly performed on people over 40 years of age to monitor the condition of the cardiovascular system and promptly detect deviations from the norm.

ECG machine: purpose and benefits of use

The ECG machine records electrical impulses generated by the heart muscle during contraction. Advantages of electrocardiography:

• Accuracy and information content.
• Safety and painlessness.
• High speed of obtaining results.

A non-invasive examination allows the doctor to assess the condition of the heart almost instantly. The procedure takes 10-15 minutes. Based on the diagnostic results, the doctor can judge the presence of heart failure, arrhythmia, and coronary heart disease.

ECG machine: scope of application

The cardiogram machine is necessary for a full examination of patients in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic and specialized centers. A portable ECG machine fits into a small bag. The dimensions of the miniature device are about 17.5 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm. Weight is about 0.5-0.7 kg with the battery. Such models are convenient to carry in a medical bag, which significantly expands the possibilities of instrumental diagnostics outside the clinic.

ECG machine: types

Devices are stationary and mobile. Stationary ones have advanced functionality, allow for a comprehensive examination with the identification of numerous parameters of the heart:

• frequency of contractions - the number of beats per minute;
• rhythm of contractions - the difference in intervals between heart contractions;
• conductivity - the ability to generate impulses to excite the atria and ventricles;
• ventricular repolarization time — restoration of the ability to depolarize.

Stationary models have a built-in thermal printer that outputs the obtained data to paper.

A portable cardiogram device is designed to diagnose the heart at the patient's home, at accident sites and emergency situations. Portable models are used to equip ambulances. Compact devices with simple controls are the choice of patients with cardiovascular diseases who are forced to regularly monitor their heart activity at home.

Portable devices are usually equipped with a battery that allows you to conduct an examination in any conditions away from a stationary electrical outlet. The advantages of compact devices are extremely simple controls and a low price compared to powerful stationary counterparts. A portable ECG device is suitable for small clinics that have opened recently and do not have a large client base.

Electrocardiograph: how to choose

To choose the right ECG device, you need to consider the needs of the clinic and the technical characteristics of the device:

• Number of leads — 3-12. The 12-lead device will show the slightest changes in the heart's work that cannot be seen when conducting an electrocardiography using 3 standard leads.
• Compatibility with a computer, printer and other equipment for transmitting, processing and printing data.
• Memory capacity. The more built-in memory, the more results can be saved for comparison with subsequent diagnostic results.

The cost of the device becomes important within a limited budget. Modern compact models are cheaper and at the same time have the necessary technical potential for a full examination. Advanced devices have the following options:

• Synchronous display of readings on the monitor for all 12 leads.
• Recording duration up to 60 minutes, which allows you to analyze the nature of arrhythmia.
• Noise and interference suppression to improve the quality of diagnostics.
• Automatic adjustment of operating parameters taking into account the selected research mode.
• Automatic interpretation of results, which simplifies the doctor's work and reduces the risk of medical errors.
• Adding current testing results to the patient's electronic card in automatic mode.

To obtain a high-quality cardiogram, the device must meet modern requirements. The presence of muscle filters prevents distortion of results due to muscle vibrations and tremors. Network filters prevent fluctuations in alternating current. The recording line becomes thin and clear, which increases the accuracy of diagnostics.

Buy an electrocardiograph from Rad Pharm

High-quality medical equipment is the key to effective work of a doctor. Rad Pharm is one of the largest suppliers of medical devices and apparatuses from leading manufacturers in Europe, the USA, Japan, and China in Ukraine. You can buy modern ECG devices with advanced functionality from us. We have more than 100 models of medical equipment that will significantly simplify the process of diagnosing and treating patients and will help improve the quality of medical services. Improve your reputation with us. Benefits for our customers:

• Engineer consultations. We will help you choose a model based on your budget, profile, and needs of the clinic.
• Affordable prices. We work directly with manufacturers — buy medical equipment without intermediary markups.
• Delivery to regions of Ukraine by a convenient transport operator. Delivery by the company's own vehicles is possible.

We will install and test the devices for free. We will configure the operating parameters and train the staff. Additional services — after-sales technical service and, if necessary, repair.