Electrocardiographs

An electrocardiograph is medical equipment for diagnosing and examining the heart at rest or under exertion. The principle of the device’s operation is based on recording electrical impulses generated as a result of the heart’s activity.

For the examination, from 6 to 18 electrodes on clips or suction cups are used, which are attached to the body at certain points for screening the heart in various projections. Impulses from the electrodes are converted into a graphic image that is printed on thermal paper. Also, in devices with data interpretation, the results can be displayed on the screen in the form of icons. An examination at rest takes about 5 minutes, under exertion — from 10 to 30 minutes. The result of the device’s operation is an electrocardiogram (ECG).

An electrocardiograph is used to study:

• heart rate, accelerated, extraordinary (extrasystole), and premature contractions, as well as detecting gaps in the heart rhythm (arrhythmia);
• myocardial damage (infarction, ischemia);
• electrolyte metabolism disorders (potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.);
• the physical condition of the heart;
• conduction disorders in the inner part of the heart;
• acute conditions (infarction, coronary heart disease).

Cardiographs are very common; they can be seen in almost every medical facility or in most ambulance crews in Ukraine. You can buy a device from leading manufacturers of medical equipment at the best price from us. We offer a wide range of devices for diagnosing heart function at an affordable cost with delivery in Kyiv or to any settlement across the country. The entire range is presented in the catalog on the website. How much the equipment costs and how to order can also be found out from our managers.

Types of Electrocardiographs

Electric cardiographs can be stationary or portable. Stationary ones usually operate in intensive care units. These are heavy, multifunctional devices. Portable models have a built-in battery, light weight, and compact size. They are used outside medical facilities in field conditions (for example, as equipment for an ambulance crew).

Classification of Electrocardiographs

Cardiographs are classified by the number of channels on which synchronous recording is conducted:

1. Single-channel devices are used in everyday medical practice; they operate in hospitals and other medical institutions, including private clinics. These are portable devices with compact sizes. The examination result is immediately printed on thermal paper, and the heart rate can also be seen on the display. The diagnosis is made automatically.
2. Three-channel models have more functions, for example, they can save data on a computer for further study, perform defibrillation, and track errors in the electrocardiogram. The ECG is printed manually or automatically. All calculations are performed automatically.
3. Six-channel devices are used by paramedics and operate in military hospitals. They can be stationary or mobile. The latter have a battery of such capacity that up to 150 cardiograms can be recorded on a single charge. Stationary devices are used in a hospital setting and allow for more detailed examinations. They can store up to 1000 previous ECG results in memory, print conclusions at high speed, and also have a built-in self-diagnostic mechanism.
4. Twelve-channel devices are used in resuscitation, therapeutic, surgical, and orthopedic departments. They are capable of recording continuous ECG for an hour. Management is carried out through a computer, which allows creating a complete file for each patient. 12-channel cardiographs monitor the condition of the myocardium, heart rate, and detect the presence of arrhythmias and other abnormalities.

We invite you to buy a single- or multi-channel electrocardiograph at an affordable price from the WESTMED company. We offer favorable terms of cooperation, delivery in Kyiv or Ukraine, and service maintenance.

Where to Buy an ECG Machine

The WESTMED company’s catalog contains the best models of electrocardiographs from globally recognized manufacturers. We offer competitive pricing, a manufacturer’s warranty, delivery and installation services for diagnostic equipment, as well as service maintenance and staff training.

Benefits of Buying Electrocardiographs from WestMed

Cooperating with WESTMED is beneficial because we offer:

• a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment;
• adequate prices;
• designing new medical facilities;
• modernizing existing medical institutions;
• installation of equipment in compliance with all norms;
• service maintenance and repair of devices;
• advisory support and staff training.

If it is difficult for you to choose a device on your own, call us. The company’s experienced specialists with medical education will tell you what characteristics the equipment has, what functions it can perform, how much it costs, how to order it, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electrocardiographs