Why the study?
Is surface ECG an adequate surrogate for subcutaneous ECG in patients with implantable loop recorders?
Population
48 subjects with Reveal Plus implantable loop recorders.
Comparison
Surface ECG recording using electrodes placed… vs Simultaneous subcutaneous ECG recording from the…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Surface ECG may suffice as rest surrogate; leaves open prospective validation for ambulatory ILR monitoring.
Is surface ECG an adequate surrogate for subcutaneous ECG in patients with implantable loop recorders?
Surface ECGs are adequate surrogates for subcutaneous ECGs at rest, but subcutaneous ECGs are of higher quality and less susceptible to artifacts during movement.
Black et al. (2009) studied this question.
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