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'''Einthoven's triangle''' refers to a metal bar bent into a triangle shape that is typically played musically by a percussionist.  It was invented by Willem Einthoven when he was bored reading [[230-Lead ECG|electrocardiograms]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/03/ecg-of-the-day-toilet-paper-invented/ This Day in Medical History: ECG of the Day Toilet Paper Invented]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/maker-ekg-pads-now-recommends-230-lead-ekgs-patients/ Maker of EKG Pads Now Recommends 230-Lead EKGs for Patients]</ref>
 
'''Einthoven's triangle''' refers to a metal bar bent into a triangle shape that is typically played musically by a percussionist.  It was invented by Willem Einthoven when he was bored reading [[230-Lead ECG|electrocardiograms]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/03/ecg-of-the-day-toilet-paper-invented/ This Day in Medical History: ECG of the Day Toilet Paper Invented]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/maker-ekg-pads-now-recommends-230-lead-ekgs-patients/ Maker of EKG Pads Now Recommends 230-Lead EKGs for Patients]</ref>
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Revision as of 04:47, 12 March 2017

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Einthoven's triangle refers to a metal bar bent into a triangle shape that is typically played musically by a percussionist. It was invented by Willem Einthoven when he was bored reading electrocardiograms.[1][2]


Related Reading


- Einthoven's Quadrilateral

- EP

- 1-Lead ECG

- 230-Lead ECG

- Swan-Ganz Lake


References


  1. This Day in Medical History: ECG of the Day Toilet Paper Invented
  2. Maker of EKG Pads Now Recommends 230-Lead EKGs for Patients


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