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. 2017 Oct;66(234):37-40.
doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2017.07.017.

[Electrocardiograms: derived derivations!]

[Article in French]
Vincent Gelé  1 , Clément Derkenne  2 , Olga Maurin  1 , Hugues Lefort  3
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[Electrocardiograms: derived derivations!]

[Article in French]
Vincent Gelé et al. Rev Infirm. 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Simple and non-invasive, the electrocardiogram is a basic examination for studying how the cardiac muscle functions. Very commonly used, it nonetheless requires great rigour when applying the electrodes to avoid false results that can be harmful to appropriate care for the patient. A reminder of good practices.

Keywords: Lund position; angle de Louis; angle of Louis; electrocardiogram; electrode; position de Lund; électrocardiogramme; électrode.

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