American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 221-226 , 15 January 2009

On the Use of the Inverse Electrocardiogram Leads

  • John E. Madias, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the New York University, New York, New York
    • Division of Cardiology, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Elmhurst, New York
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel: 718-334-5005; fax: 718-334-5990

Received 11 July 2008 ,Revised 9 September 2008 ,Accepted 9 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.09.009

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 221-226 , 15 January 2009

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