New requirements for spousal annuities. A married couple can use certain kinds of annuities to enable one. spouse to qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage. For annuities. acquired on or after April 1, 2009, some additional requirements will be. imposed. This bulletin will explain the use of annuities for Medicaid. eligibility and the new requirements.
The ECG is a graphic display of the electrical activity of the heart, which is analyzed by time intervals and segments. Continuous tracing of the cardiac cycle activity is captured as heart cells are electrically stimulated, causing depolarization and movement of the activity through the cells of the myocardium.
Patient Comment Read 1 Comment Share Your Story. The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic tool that is routinely used to assess the electrical and muscular functions of the heart. While it is a relatively simple test to perform, the interpretation of the ECG tracing requires significant amounts of training.