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Electrocardiograms Made Easy! Part I. Basic ECG ...

Don’t be misled by the term 12 lead ECG. As stated above, an ECG requires the placement of ten leads (or electrodes). Simply stated, the galvanometer uses the ten leads to make twelve different recordings. Depending on the type of ECG needed, the leads are placed in a specific location. The following is the basic locations for a 12 lead ECG:

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