Methodology of ECG Interpretation in the Glasgow Program

P. W. Macfarlane; B. Devine; S. Latif; S. McLaughlin; D. B. Shoat; M. P. Watts

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1634799

Methods of Information in Medicine, Table of Contents

Methods Inf Med 1990; 29(04): 354-361
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1634799

ECG Interpretation Systems

Schattauer GmbH

Methodology of ECG Interpretation in the Glasgow Program

P. W. Macfarlane

¹University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

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B. Devine

¹University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

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S. Latif

¹University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

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S. McLaughlin

¹University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

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D. B. Shoat

¹University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

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M. P. Watts

¹University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland

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Abstract

This paper describes the methods currently used in Glasgow Royal Infirmary for computer analysis of electrocardiograms. The software is designed to analyse from 3 to 15 simultaneously recorded leads, with facilities for analysis of rhythm and serial changes. Options for Minnesota Code (with serial comparison) and XYZ lead interpretation are available.

Key-Words

Computer Analysis - Electrocardiogram

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