A Pilot Study of the Home-Based 12-Lead Electrocardiogram in Clinical Practice.

ABSTRACT: Telehealth consultation with a physician can be an attractive option for eligible patients. In this pilot study, we evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of an FDA approved 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) device, Smeartheart, that can be used remotely in the patients' home before telehealth appointments with a cardiac electrophysiologist. We scheduled a phone call with 10 patients who used this device as part of their care. Eight patients were able to obtain a diagnostic quality ECG. Telephone call appointments with ECG technicians took a median of 51 minutes, and it took patients an average of 2.2 attempts to record a usable ECG. We also identified barriers to the use of the Smartheart device, including internet accessibility, training material, patient functional status, and motion art

SUBMITTER: Disrud LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature