Cardiology

USPSTF reviews use of ECG for preventing A-fib, CVD events

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that the current evidence is inadequate to assess the benefits and harms of screening with electrocardiogram (ECG) for atrial fibrillation (AF) in older ...

Cardiology

Single hs-cTnT measure, non-ischemic ECG can rule out AMI

(HealthDay)—For adults presenting to the emergency department with chest pain, a single high-sensitivity assay for cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) below the limit of detection and a non-ischemic electrocardiogram (ECG) can ...

Cardiology

Google Glass technology less reliable than paper ECG

(HealthDay)—Google Glass technology for remote electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation is significantly less reliable than paper ECG, according to a study published in the Feb. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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