Body surface mapping in the ED evaluation of the patient with chest pain: use of the 80-lead electrocardiogram system.
Body surface mapping (BSM) is an electrocardiographic (ECG) technique that uses numerous leads on a patient's anterior and posterior chest, enabling more complete visualization of cardiac electrical activity. The rationale behind BSM is an extension of additional lead ECG. Output from BSM is displayed in a 12-lead ECG format, an 80-lead ECG format, and on color contour maps. The color contour maps can be displayed on a torso image or as a flat map.
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Wesley H
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, 22908, USA.
Mattu
Amal
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Martin
Marcus
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Holstege
Christopher
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Preuss
Jeffrey
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Brady
William J
WJ
D000465:Algorithms; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000503:physiopathology*; D018780:Body Surface Potential Mapping; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity