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Electrocardiogram in Dogs

An electrocardiogram records the heart's electrical activity.

An electrocardiogram records the heart's electrical activity. It helps identify rhythm and conduction abnormalities and is interpreted with other cardiac findings.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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