Test or procedure

EKG medical abbreviation

EKG means "electrocardiogram".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
electrocardiogram	None	Charting, Orders	MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM) NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS) NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations

Sample order: "EKG today."

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What does EKG mean in medical terms?

EKG means "electrocardiogram".

Where is EKG used?

EKG shows up in charting and orders. Its category here is test or procedure.

Is EKG on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. EKG is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.