An electrocardiogram â abbreviated as EKG or ECG â is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. With each beat, an electrical impulse (or âwaveâ) travels through the heart. This wave causes the muscle to squeeze and pump blood from the heart. A normal heartbeat on ECG will show the timing of the top and lower chambers. The right and left atria or upper chambers make the first wave called a âP wave â following a flat line when the electrical impulse goes to the bottom chambers.
With the thick hair, they may appear sluggish at first glance but the Afghan Houndsâ speed, agility, and endurance is legendary. They are fierce hunters with strong jaws and they have relentless attitudes in hunting. As sight hounds, they are alert and always ready to act.
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of hound): Afghan; Afghan hound (tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East). greyhound (a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog).. any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears. 2. someone who is morally reprehensible. Familiarity information: HOUND used as a noun is rare. â¢ HOUND (verb). The verb HOUND has 1 sense: 1. pursue or chase relentlessly. Familiarity information: HOUND used as a verb is very rare.