⚠️ Note:
- Pulse Tapping Artifact is caused by rhythmic tapping of an arterial pulse or cardiac pulsatation to an overlying electrode. If the culprit electrode is one of the extremity electrodes (as is frequently the case) the standard leads using this electrode show abnormal waves coinciding with ST-segment or T-waves. Notably, the remaining standard lead will be spared.
✅ Suggestive of Pulse Taping Artifiact:
- Diffuse, bizarre ST-segments or T-waves in all but one lead (usually I, II or III)