Abstract
The 12-lead ECG is a graphical representation of the electrical activity produced by myocardial excitation. It works by detecting this electrical activity by means of a set of passive terminals called leads, which are located in specific positions on top of the patient’s skin. This signal is translated into the familiar ECG graph. This electrical information is displayed in 12 different views based on the position of the electrodes on the body.
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Davies, A., Scott, A. (2014). ECG Basics. In: Starting to Read ECGs. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4962-0_2
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