RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Potential Benefits Of A Computer ECG Interpretation System For Primary Care Physicians In A Community Hospital
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Practice
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 17
OP 24
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2.1.17
VO 2
IS 1
A1 Grauer, Ken
A1 Kravitz, Larry
A1 Ariet, Mario
A1 Curry, R. Whitney
A1 Nelson, William P.
A1 Marriott, Henry J.L.
YR 1989
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/2/1/17.abstract
AB One hundred fifteen ECGs from a hospital service were interpreted by 2 primary care physicians and 2 expert electrocardiographers. When their interpretations were compared with one another and with the Marquette MAC II ECG Interpretation Program, there was great variability. Computer ECG interpretations appeared to benefit primary care physicians most by providing a backup opinion. This second opinion was also of use to expert electrocardiographers. Additional long-term benefits that may be derived from computer systems include improvement of physician interpretation ability, reduction in interpretation time, and standardization of electrocardiographic nomenclature and criteria. (J Am Bd Fam Pract 1989; 2:17-24.)