In:
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 60, No. 5 ( 1979-11), p. 977-987
Abstract:
Computerized arrhythmia monitors recognize only a few of the significant arrhythmias and generally fail to detect arrhythmias of supraventricular origin. This is because conventional surface leads, which are sufficient for QRS recognition, are highly inadequate for automated P-wave detection. A new two-lead system, which includes a swallowable capsule-electrode for esophageal monitoring of atrial activity, is used in an on-line arrhythmia monitor. Three interval measurements (AA, AR and RR) and a QRS shape measurement provide the foundation for a detailed interpretation of each beat. Building on the single-beat analysis, a contextual diagnostic algorithm then recognizes and reports on-line the following arrhythmias: couplets, bigeminy, trigeminy, ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia with retrograde conduction to the atria, first-degree block, second-degree block, Wenckebach periodicity, advanced block, third-degree block and sinus bradycardia.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-7322
,
1524-4539
DOI:
10.1161/01.CIR.60.5.977
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
1979
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1466401-X
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