12 lead ECG -Left sides

[Tommyann]

I’ve got an appointment for the 12 lead ECG _ Left side . Can anyone tell me what is the difference in this test and the normal ECG with less leads ?

[BobD Volunteer]

Normal ECG uses 12 leads. Many on chest and also each arm and ankle. Holter monitor only uses three of four on chest.

[Tommyann in reply to BobD]

Thanks BobD why do they say Left is it because I have an enlarged left ventricle ??

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Tommyann]

As Jim suggests maybe the placement of those on the chest will be adjusted. I have never come across the term in 20 odd years so best discuss with your doctors

[mjames1]

12 Leads is a "normal" ekg. With the order as written, seems to suggest is they are going to change the placement of the leads for more investigation of the left side of the heart. It's also a good question to ask the doctor that ordered it.

Jim

[Ppiman]

I have never heard of it either. I know that two of the 12 ECG leads "view" the left side of the heart, so perhaps there is a way to be sure these are fitted to allow this to be done with extra clarity.

Steve