Interpretive Analysis Program - Cardiac Science Eclipse Premier Operating Instructions Manual

Interpretive Analysis Program

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About the program
The Eclipse Premier includes an interpretive analysis program. This analysis program
is widely regarded as one of the most accurate available today. It was developed in the
1980s by Prof. Peter MacFarlane, of the University of Glasgow, who has been involved
in computerized ECG interpretation since its inception in the 1960s. The algorithm has
been continuously enhanced to improve results.
The ECG Interpretation Criteria Physician's Guide outlines the criteria used by the
analysis program.
Features of the interpretive analysis program
DEVELOPED IN A HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
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The interpretive program was developed in the University Department of
Medical Cardiology in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Unlike many
products which are developed with the aid of outside consultants, this
program was developed in the environment for which it is intended.
USES AGE, GENDER AND RACE DATA EXTENSIVELY
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More than 500 measurements, plus the patient's age, gender, race, clinical
classification and medications are factored into each analysis. Several
criteria for abnormalities are age, race and gender dependent. Race, for
example is key in identifying hypertrophy and T-wave abnormalities.
USES CLINICAL HISTORY
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The program is the first to use clinical class as an integral part of analysis
just as a physician would consider clinical class in his or her evaluation.
PRODUCES CLEAR REASON STATEMENTS
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Reasons appending abnormalities are given in conversational language.
For example, wording like, "High voltages in limb leads," is used rather
than, "R amp > age, sex dependent limit in limb leads."
UNDER CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT & ENHANCEMENT
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The program has been clinically tested against more than 80,000 ECGs and
is continuously under development.
ACCURATELY DETECTS NORMAL ECGs
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Normal ECGs are easily identified and sorted so the physician may quickly
verify results.
PROVIDES USER-SELECTABLE QTc FORMULAS
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Provides four clinically proven methods of calculating QTc, for use in
diagnosis and pharmaceutical studies: Hodges, Bazett, Fridericia, and
Framingham.
Interpretive Analysis Program
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