Abstract: An ECG device designed as a portable hand-held device, comprising a housing, on the outer face of which a plurality of ECG sensors in the form of capacitive electrodes is arranged in a sensor region, characterized by the following features: the EGG device has at least one flexible retaining mat in the sensor region, which retaining mat is designed to retain at least some or all ECG sensors, the retaining mat is made of liquid-tight material, at least some or all ECG sensors are fastened to the outer face of the retaining mat facing away from the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ECG device (1) designed as a portable hand-held device, comprising a housing (2), on the outer face of which a plurality of ECG sensors in the form of capacitive electrodes is arranged in a sensor region (3), characterized by the following features: a) the ECG device (1) has at least one flexible retaining mat (4) in the sensor region (3), which retaining mat is designed to retain at least some or all ECG sensors (20), b) the retaining mat (4) is made of liquid-tight material, c) at least some or all ECG sensors (20) are fastened to the outer face of the retaining mat (4) facing away from the housing (2).