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Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, U.S.
Electrocardiograph computer-generated diagnoses are unreliable
September 13th, 2006
Electrocardiograph computer-generated diagnoses are unreliable. Investigators in the United States report, "Interpretations by physicians and those generated by electrocardiograph computer software have poor ability to recognize different types of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Therefore, we developed and tested a new SVT algorithm based on easily identifiable morphological characteristics and a simple dichotomous yes/no format regarding initial electrocardiographic manifestation and response pattern." "The algorithm was then tested by medical house staff during the initial evaluation of 50 adult ED and cardiac intensive care unit patients...
Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-09-13)
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