Wear a splint. After a reduction of your broken toe, a splint is often put in place to support and protect the toe while it heals properly. Alternatively, you may have to wear a supportive compression boot, but either way, you'll likely need the use of crutches over the short term (2 weeks or so).
â¢ EKG (noun) The noun EKG has 1 sense: 1. a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph. Familiarity information: EKG used as a noun is very rare.
The types of EKG include: Standard (resting) EKG involves measuring your heartâs electrical activity as you relax in a reclining or semi-reclining position. This is the most common type of EKG. Stress test (exercise EKG or treadmill test) involves performing an EKG while you exercise, usually on a treadmill.olter monitor (24-hour EKG or ambulatory EKG) involves wearing an electronic EKG recorder for 24 hours. It records the electrical activity of your heart over 24 hours. It helps diagnose arrhythmias (irregular or abnormal heartbeats).