Let’s break down the difference: ECG vs. EKG Shop The Complete Nursing School Bundle for more cardiac help and more! https://nurseinthemaking.co/completenursingschoolbundle English spelling: Electrocardiogram (ECG) German spelling: Elektrokardiogramm (EKG) ✋5 Lead: Best for cardiac monitoring & will often be used for telemetry or continuous monitoring of the heart’s rate, rhythm, and capturing pauses or arrhythmias in real time 🫀12 Lead: Tends to be MORE detailed, but is typically used for a si