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When you get a 3 lead holter 24hr ecg what lead/leads does it record? lead ii?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually: CHEST leads.....Leads V1 and V2 AND V6 Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/26/2018

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