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Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram Part I: The Electrocardiogram and Its Technology A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society

Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram Part I:... AHA/ACC/HRS Scientific Statement Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram Part I: The Electrocardiogram and Its Technology A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society Endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology Paul Kligfield, MD, FAHA, FACC; Leonard S. Gettes, MD, FAHA, FACC; James J. Bailey, MD; Rory Childers, MD; Barbara J. Deal, MD, FACC; E. William Hancock, MD, FACC; Gerard van Herpen, MD, PhD; Jan A. Kors, PhD; Peter Macfarlane, DSc; David M. Mirvis, MD, FAHA; Olle Pahlm, MD, PhD; Pentti Rautaharju, MD, PhD; Galen S. Wagner, MD Abstract—This statement examines the relation of the resting ECG to its technology. Its purpose is to foster understanding of how the modern ECG is derived and displayed and to establish standards that will improve the accuracy and usefulness of the ECG in practice. Derivation of representative waveforms and measurements based on global intervals are described. Special emphasis is placed on digital signal acquisition and computer-based signal processing, which provide automated measurements that lead to computer-generated diagnostic statements. Lead placement, recording methods, and waveform presentation are reviewed. Throughout the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Circulation Wolters Kluwer Health

Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram Part I: The Electrocardiogram and Its Technology A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society

Wagner, Galen S.
Circulation , Volume 115 (10) – Mar 1, 2007
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AHA/ACC/HRS Scientific Statement Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram Part I: The Electrocardiogram and Its Technology A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee, Council on Clinical Cardiology; the American College of Cardiology Foundation; and the Heart Rhythm Society Endorsed by the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology Paul Kligfield, MD, FAHA, FACC; Leonard S. Gettes, MD, FAHA, FACC; James J. Bailey, MD; Rory Childers, MD; Barbara J. Deal, MD, FACC; E. William Hancock, MD, FACC; Gerard van Herpen, MD, PhD; Jan A. Kors, PhD; Peter Macfarlane, DSc; David M. Mirvis, MD, FAHA; Olle Pahlm, MD, PhD; Pentti Rautaharju, MD, PhD; Galen S. Wagner, MD Abstract—This statement examines the relation of the resting ECG to its technology. Its purpose is to foster understanding of how the modern ECG is derived and displayed and to establish standards that will improve the accuracy and usefulness of the ECG in practice. Derivation of representative waveforms and measurements based on global intervals are described. Special emphasis is placed on digital signal acquisition and computer-based signal processing, which provide automated measurements that lead to computer-generated diagnostic statements. Lead placement, recording methods, and waveform presentation are reviewed. Throughout the

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