Management of ACS for the ALS Provider

Chest Leads

The chest leads, also known as the precordial leads view the heart in a horizontal plane.  This provides information on the anterior / posterior current within the heart.  These leads are also sometimes called the “V” leads as they are named V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 and V6.  


Chest Lead Placement

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