Comparison of p-wave patterns derived from correct and incorrect placement of V1-V2 electrodes

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 156-161

  García Niebla, Javier ^a,b  

^a Valle del Golfo Health Center   (Spain)

^b NONE   (Spain)

Author keywords

Electrocardiography; Electrode misplacement; P wave; V1 and V2 leads

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; ELECTRODE; FEMALE; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; SPAIN;

ADULT; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDIES; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; ELECTRODES; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; SPAIN;

EID: 66549091187     PISSN: 08894655     EISSN: 15505049     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/JCN.0b013e318197aa73     Document Type: Article

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