Lead pads

What does "Lead pads" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Lead pads" in the medical field refer to the adhesive patches used during an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), a test that checks how your heart is functioning. These pads are attached to your skin and connected to wires, called leads, which transmit the electrical activity of your heart to the EKG machine. The machine then records this activity as wavy lines on a piece of paper or a computer screen. This helps doctors to detect any heart problems by looking at the pattern of these lines.

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