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The applicability of Frank's lead system in experiments on rabbits is studied by using a homogeneous rabbit torso model. The influence of dipole localization on the modules of the lead vectors at the level of 4th, 5th and 6th intercostal spaces is studied. The lead vector modules along the axes X, Y and Z for the level of the dipole are calculated to be equal to 1:0.99:0.92. The maximum angular errors in the planes XY, XZ and YZ are calculated, being for the same level Θxy=-6°50′, Θxy=Θxz=0°00′. The authors have reached the conclusion that Frank's system produces good levelling of the lead vector modules and has satisfactory orthogonality on rabbit torso model.
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Lolov, V.R., Lolov, R.V. Investigation of Frank's vectorcardiographic lead system on homogeneous rabbit torso model. Basic Res Cardiol 78, 617–622 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01907208
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