The present invention refers to a portable electrocardiograph (1) comprising a housing (2), means for detecting the heart-beat of a patient, interface-communication means (5) adapted to exchange information and/or commands between an user or patient and the electrocardiograph (1), a member (9) for enabling an user or patient to grip and support the electrocardiograph (1). The gripping-and-supporting member (9) is rotatably connected to the housing (2).
