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i JACCOL = Jaundice, Anaemia, Clubbing, Cyanosis, Oedema, Lymphadenopathy

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Acronym ECG / EKG

Electrocardiogram

Recording of the heart’s electrical activity.

Mnemonic JACCOL

Jaundice, Anaemia, Clubbing, Cyanosis, Oedema, Lymphadenopathy

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ECG / EKG

Meaning: Electrocardiogram
Regional usage: ECG in the UK, Europe and most of the world. EKG common in the USA.
Used in: Cardiology, emergency medicine and pre-operative assessment.
Related terms: 12-lead ECG, Holter monitor, arrhythmia.

JACCOL

Expansion: Jaundice, Anaemia, Clubbing, Cyanosis, Oedema, Lymphadenopathy.
Used in: Clinical examination and chronic liver disease assessment.
Purpose: Helps identify common systemic clinical signs.
Related exam tips: Inspect, palpate, percuss and look for systemic signs.