Answer to Question #84626 in History for harman

Question

impact of electrocardiogram on society during the time when it was created?

Answer 1

Invented in the early 20th century, the electrocardiography enabled the diagnosis of a variety of heart diseases departing from less accurate techniques like the stethoscope. The ECG changed medical practice and in extension public heath for the better since it also helped diagnose the popular disease, diphtheria, which was characterized by myocarditis.