What Is a Vector Ecg

Vectorcardiography (VCG) is a method of recording the magnitude and direction of the electrical forces that are generated by the heart by means of a continuous series of vectors that form curving lines around a central point. Vectorcardiography was developed by E. Frank in the mid 1950s.

What is a vector in the heart?

The purpose of electrocardiographic investigation is to find out something about the heart itself by means of an accurate knowledge of its electric action. This may be repre- sented by the so-called heart-vector, a directed quantity, indicating in which direction elec- tricity is propagated by the heart.

What are the 3 types of ECG?

  • Limb Leads (Bipolar)
  • Augmented Limb Leads (Unipolar)
  • Chest Leads (Unipolar)
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