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Is a 10 lead ekg machine as good as a 12 lead machine?
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Depends: In some cases, a 3 or 5-lead ekg provides sufficient information. However, for a full picture of what the heart is doing, a 12-lead is the best. It takes 10 physical leads to produce a 12- lead ecg. Left and right arms, left and right legs, v1-v6.
Answered 1/7/2017
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