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i JACCOL = Jaundice, Anaemia, Clubbing, Cyanosis, Oedema, Lymphadenopathy
Mnemonic
JACCOL
Jaundice, Anaemia, Clubbing, Cyanosis, Oedema, Lymphadenopathy
Acronym
ECG / EKG
Electrocardiogram
Recording of the heartβs electrical activity.
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Mnemonic
Acronym
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.
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.