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A portable telecardiology system was developed to transmit ECG signals over 5-7 km via cordless phone to a PC-based system for automated initial abnormality reporting without requiring a doctor.
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May enable rural ECG access without on-site physicians; leaves open prospective validation of accuracy and outcomes.
Describes a novel telecardiology system designed to improve rural healthcare access by automating initial ECG interpretation and transmission.
Mitra et al. (2006) studied Telecardiology for rural health care. Wireless Communication based Portable Telecardiology System was evaluated. A portable telecardiology system was developed to transmit ECG signals over 5-7 km via cordless phone to a PC-based system for automated initial abnormality reporting without requiring a doctor.
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