Key result
Prehospital tele-electrocardiography diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome demonstrated a significant 71% agreement with the confirmed hospital diagnosis (p < 0.01).
Why the study?
Does prehospital tele-electrocardiography accurately diagnose acute coronary syndrome in patients seeking emergency ambulance services?
Population
250 patients admitted to tertiary hospitals after seeking emergency ambulance services and undergoing…
Comparison
Prehospital tele-electrocardiography for… vs Confirmed diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support prehospital ACS triage; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,338)
Yes
Does prehospital tele-electrocardiography accurately diagnose acute coronary syndrome in patients seeking emergency ambulance services?
p-value: p=<0.01
Prehospital tele-ECG shows good diagnostic accuracy (71-72% agreement) for acute coronary syndrome compared to hospital confirmation, supporting its use for early triage.
Maciel et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=1,338). Prehospital tele-electrocardiography (tele-ECG) vs. Hospital setting diagnosis was evaluated on Agreement between prehospital tele-ECG diagnosis of ACS and confirmed hospital diagnosis (p=<0.01). Prehospital tele-electrocardiography diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome demonstrated a significant 71% agreement with the confirmed hospital diagnosis (p < 0.01).