chest leads

chest leads

those in which the exploring electrode is on the chest overlying the heart or its vicinity. Synonym(s): precordial leads, semidirect leads

chest leads

(chest lēdz) A unipolar electrocardiographic lead the exploring electrode of which is on the chest overlying the heart or its vicinity; there are six standard chest leads, designated as V1-V6.
Synonym(s): precordial leads.