Practical Guide to Electrode Placement for Resting ECG Recording

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Practical Guide to Electrode Placement for Resting ECG Recording

Practical Guide to Electrode Placement for Resting ECG Recording
23.06.2025

We have published a series of practical video tutorials focused on the correct placement of ECG electrodes - YouTube.


Proper electrode placement is essential for obtaining accurate and reliable electrocardiograms. Even slight misplacement can alter waveform morphology and complicate data interpretation — a critical factor in clinical diagnosis.


The series includes three videos, each highlighting specific clinical scenarios:
- Placement of reusable electrodes for 12-lead resting ECG recording
- Resting ECG recording using disposable electrodes
- Proximal limb electrode placement when standard positioning is not feasible


Expert: Dmitrii Drozdov — PhD in Medicine, Leading Researcher, Head of the ECG Laboratory at the Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology