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Placing the ECG chest leads

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Diagram showing the placement of ECG leads V1 through V6 on the rib cage with labeled positions related to the left arm

 

With thanks to BIOPAC Systems, Inc. (www.biopac.com) for allowing this diagram to be used in GPnotebook

V1 - 4th intercostal space, right of sternum

V2 - 4th intercostal space, left of sternum

V3 - midway between V2 and V4

V4 - 5th intercostal space, in the midclavicular line

V5 - same level as V4, at anterior axillary line (between V4 and V6)

V6 - in 5th intercostal space, in the midaxillary line


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