EKG Leads Flashcards
Lead I angle
0
Lead II angle
+60
Lead III angle
+120
Lead aVL angle
-30
Lead aVR angle
-150
Lead aVF angle
+90
Inferior leads (limbs only)
Lead II (60) Lead III (120) Lead aVF (90)
Left lateral leads (limbs only)
Lead I (0) Lead aVL (-30)
Right lateral leads (limbs only)
Lead aVR (-150)
V1 position
4th intercostal space, R of sternum
V2 position
4th intercostal space, L of sternum
V3 position
Between V2 and V4
V4 position
5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
V5 position
Between V4 and V6
V6 position
5th intercostal space, mid-axillary line
Lead V1 area over heart
Right ventricle
Lead V2, V3 area over heart
Interventricular septum
Lead V4 area over heart
Apex of left ventricle
Lead V5, V6 area over heart
lateral left ventricle
Anterior leads (all)
Lead V2
Lead V3
Lead V4
Left lateral leads (all)
Lead I
Lead aVL
Lead V5
Lead V6
Inferior leads (all)
Lead II
Lead III
Lead aVF
Right ventricular leads (all)
Lead aVR
Lead V1