Key result
Small dedicated computers prove preferable to large multi-purpose machines for ECG interpretation and monitoring.
Why the study?
The methods and challenges of computer interpretation and monitoring of ECGs require review to understand their application and limitations.
This review outlines the methods and challenges of computer-based ECG interpretation, advocating for the use of small dedicated computers.
Dedicated systems may suit ECG monitoring; leaves open rigorous modern comparisons before practice consideration.
This paper reviews the methods used in the interpretation and monitoring of ECGs by computer. The use of digital and analogue/hybrid computer systems is described and the problems associated with the technique are discussed. The reasons why a small dedicated computer is thought preferable to a large multi-purpose machine are also mentioned.
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Macfarlane et al. (1970) studied this question. Small dedicated computers are considered preferable to large multi-purpose machines for the interpretation and monitoring of ECGs.
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