Correct Electrode Placement for a 12 Lead ECG

For researchers, it is vital to capture clear ECG/EKG signals in order to gain accurate insights and results. Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) studies the heart’s electrical activity produced during myocardial contraction and relaxation, usually recorded by electrodes on the skin. ECG/EKG signals are recorded to examine heart rate, heart rate variability, analysis of the waveform morphology, arrhythmia, and other similar functions. But it can be a real challenge to record clean signals, especially when performing a 12-lead ECG. There are numerous elements to get right: the data recording equipment needs to be set up correctly, the subject needs to be comfortable, and you need to position the surface electrodes on the subject’s torso and limbs precisely in order to get results that you can interpret accurately. For a more in depth resource on how to achieve accurate 12-lead ECG for your research visit: