Long-term event-Holter monitoring in low-populated areas as a valuable diagnostic tool in the detection of arrhythmia
Journal Title: Current Research: Cardiology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the present study was to implement event- Holter tele-ECG system in small-town area with poor access to healthcare. METHODS: One hundred patients aged over 55 with suspected arrhythmia were studied for one month, using 4-electrode event-Holter device. The study protocol included 3-times daily acquisition of ECG during complaints. For the period of observation patients were supported by a technical help-desk, psychologist, dietician and physicians. RESULTS: During this study patients recorded over 7000 ECGs, with pathology rate of 19%. Quality of recordings remained high (88% ECGs of good quality), and patient’s satisfaction was excellent. Clinical impact was reflected in change of treatment in 16 patients, referring to cardiology clinic in 4 patients or cardiac ambulatory treatment in 33 individuals. CONCLUSION: We found event-Holter monitoring as a valuable tool, that may be helpful in daily arrhythmia management. Prolonged time of acquisition may help to register arrhythmia otherwise remaining undetected.
Authors and Affiliations
Michał Harańczyk, Małgorzata Konieczyńska, Wojciech Płazak
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP602974
- DOI -
- Views 46
- Downloads 0
Kidney affectation in non-complicated high blood pressure patients
INTRODUCTION: High blood pressure is a very frequent condition that deteriorates the so calls target organs: brain, heart and kidney. Objective: to identify the level of renal affectation in non-complicated hypertensive...
Glycosylated hemoglobin and adverse events following elective coronary bypass revascularization
BACKGROUND: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate whether the level of preoperative glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is associated with incidence of major adverse events in patients undergoing elective coron...
An unusual complication during implantation of an internal cardioverter-defibrillator: A Case Report
Subclavian arteriovenous fistulas are a rare but known complication of catheterisation procedures, pacemaker and internal cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation and surgery. These fistulas typically become apparen...
Long-term event-Holter monitoring in low-populated areas as a valuable diagnostic tool in the detection of arrhythmia
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the present study was to implement event- Holter tele-ECG system in small-town area with poor access to healthcare. METHODS: One hundred patients aged over 55 with suspected arrhythmia were st...
Three-dimensional echocardiography of tricuspid valve for visualizing all the three leaflets
Three-dimensional echocardiography offers a unique opportunity of visualizing all the three leaflets of tricuspid valve in en-face view from transthoracic windows.It is very useful in localizing the position of the pacin...