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A twelve lead electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) shows a representation of the electrical activity of the heart as measured from 12 different perspectives (leads). The interpretation of EKGs allows a physician to determine if there are potential abnormalities or injury to the heart, at the time the EKG is taken.
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What is the ground lead in a ekg?
When performing an EKG which limb is used as a ground.
Which lead on a 12-lead EKG gives the most information on ventricular hypertrophy?
VII
What is the MCL 1 lead in an ekg?
Modified Chest Lead - 1 (V1 position)
Lead placement for EKG both legs amputated?
yes
Why is 12 lead ekg only have 10 leads?
There are only 10 electrodes and leads, but those 10 leads get 12 different electrical recordings, which makes it a 12-lead ekg.
How many cardiac monitoring pads are used when obtaining a 12 lead EKG?
12, one for each lead.
What does the ECG and EKG record?
ECG and EKG mean the same thing, and it records the hearts electrical activity on a 6 second strip. The physician can make a diagnosis by looking at the EKG print out. If a 12-Lead EKG is used, then all walls and function of the heart will be recorded.
What lead normally produces P wave and a predominately negative QRS on the EKG?
vi
How can EKG identify a myocardial infarction?
An EKG tells us about how electricity flows through the cells of the heart. Any infarction of cardiac tissue causes changes in the way the electricity travels. An EKG can show us these changes and help us to even identify where the infarction is occurring. A 12 lead EKG must be done to truly identify any infarction. The 12 lead shows us 12 different views of the electricity as it moves from one lead to another. By comparing the views we get against what would normally be expected and comparing each lead to the others we can look for changes in the EKG pattern (ST elevation or depression is the most obvious, but many other changes exist).
What is larger twelve pounds of lead or twelve pounds of Steel?
twelve pounds of Steel is more because it's density is less than Lead.
What is represented by the largest wave or curve on an EKG?
by largest, I'll assume tallest. the tallest wave on an EKG is called the QRS complex and represents the contraction of the left ventricle. btw tallest could also mean lowest depending on the particular ekg lead.
What is the proper placement of EKG electrodes during cardiac angiography?
please display a diagram of lead placement
