Certified Cardiovascular Technician Practice Exam

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Which leads provide a view of the anterior portion of the heart?

V1 and V2 leads
V3 and V4 leads
AVF and AVL leads
V5 and V6 leads

The correct answer is: V3 and V4 leads

The correct answer focuses on the V3 and V4 leads, which are instrumental in providing a view of the anterior portion of the heart. These leads are part of the precordial leads placed on the chest wall and capture electrical activity primarily from the anterior wall of the left ventricle. In electrocardiography, V3 sits in the fourth intercostal space, specifically at the left of the sternum, and V4 is placed in the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line. Together, they create a perspective that is crucial for diagnosing conditions that affect the anterior wall, such as anterior myocardial infarctions. While the other options consist of leads that provide valuable information about different areas of the heart, they do not specifically focus on the anterior aspect. V1 and V2 are more aligned with viewing the septal area, AVF and AVL provide information regarding the inferior and lateral parts respectively, and V5 and V6 focus on the lateral wall regions. Therefore, V3 and V4 stand out as the accurate leads for assessing the anterior heart wall.