Smart thinking on ECGs.

Australian Doctor,  July, 2007  

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By Dr Ian Roberts

EQUIPMENT: Every practice should have an ECG, but what's the right one for you?

EVEN a basic single-channel, non-interpretive ECG is useful in general practice to document rhythm disturbances and provide reassurance to patients thought to have non-cardiac complaints.

But is it worth upgrading to a three- or six-channel model? The answer depends on how often the machine is used.

A strong case could be made for performing ECGs on many asymptomatic patients - those who are diabetic, hypertensive or have cardiac failure - or before an anaesthetic and in ...

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