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ReviewAnnals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc2026

Alternative Lead ECG Placements.

José Luis Morales-Arteaga, Amin Meghdadi, Derek Wu, Abdullah Bhuiyan, Nicole Langleben, Cengiz Burak, Emily Wilson, Ashley Pellerito, David Aristizábal, Keanu Razzaghi and 3 more

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Review in Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

José Luis Morales-ArteagaSchool of Medicine, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, Mexico.ORCID 0009-0004-6225-1742
Amin MeghdadiFaculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Derek WuDepartment of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Abdullah BhuiyanFaculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0009-0008-7330-6533
Nicole LanglebenFaculty of Life Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Cengiz BurakFaculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Emily WilsonDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Ashley PelleritoDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
David AristizábalDepartment of Cardiology, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
Keanu RazzaghiFaculty of Life Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Juan Maria FarinaDepartment of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5824-8485
Shyla GuptaFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5568-5148
Adrian BaranchukDepartment of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-3042-6569

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Electrocardiography (ECG) is a critical diagnostic tool for identifying cardiac conditions. While standard lead positions are widely used to ensure diagnostic accuracy, alternative lead placements have been developed to address specific clinical scenarios. These alternative configurations can overcome physical or technical challenges, enhance rhythm assessment, improve signal quality, and provide greater specificity for certain conditions, ultimately enabling more personalized diagnostic strategies. This paper examines the clinical significance of alternative ECG lead positions, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and potential applications in various clinical settings.

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Arrhythmias, CardiacElectrocardiographyElectrodesHumansarrhythmiaARVDBrugadadiagnosiselectrocardiographyischemialead

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PMID41902528
PMCPMC13580786

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