The Cardiovascular Atlas

CVD Atlas

Lead anatomy

The 12-lead ECG records information on electrical activity of the left ventricle. As seen here, the left ventricle takes the shape of a bullet. It can be divided into four walls, and this figure displays which leads that best record electrical activity of each wall.

The 12-lead ECG records information on electrical activity of the left ventricle. As seen here, the left ventricle takes the shape of a bullet. It can be divided into four walls, and this figure displays which leads that best record electrical activity of each wall.

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