Why the study?
Does a 12-lead electrocardiogram improve the detection of heart disease compared to a simplified lead I electrocardiogram in community volunteers?
Does a 12-lead electrocardiogram improve the detection of heart disease compared to a simplified lead I electrocardiogram in community volunteers?
The study evaluates the utility of 12-lead versus simplified lead I ECG for heart disease screening in a community setting.
Does not support changing community screening practices; leaves open whether 12-lead ECG improves detection over lead I.
In a study of a group of 2000 volunteers in a New England community the authors compare the relative merits of the 12-lead and a simplified lead I electrocardiogram in the detection of heart disease. The contribution the electrocardiograph would make if included in a heart disease screening program is evaluated. A possible heart disease screening method is suggested.
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