title: Interpretation of Coronary Angiograms Recorded Using Google Glass: A Comparative Analysis.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Google Glass (Google, Inc) is a voice-activated, hands-free, optical head-mounted display device capable of taking pictures, recording videos, and transmitting data via wi-fi. In the present study, we examined the accuracy of coronary angiogram interpretation, recorded using Google Glass.
  
  
  METHODS
  Google Glass was used to record 15 angiograms with 17 major findings and the participants were asked to interpret those recordings on: (1) an iPad (Apple, Inc); or (2) a desktop computer. Interpretation was compared with the original angiograms viewed on a desktop. Ten physicians (2 interventional cardiologists and 8 cardiology fellows) participated. One point was assigned for each correct finding, for a maximum of 17 points.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean angiogram interpretation score for Google Glass angiogram recordings viewed on an iPad or a desktop vs the original angiograms viewed on a desktop was 14.9 ± 1.1, 15.2 ± 1.8, and 15.9 ± 1.1, respectively (P=.06 between the iPad and the original angiograms, P=.51 between the iPad and recordings viewed on a desktop, and P=.43 between the recordings viewed on a desktop and the original angiograms). In a post-study survey, one of the 10 physicians (10%) was "neutral" with the quality of the recordings using Google Glass, 6 physicians (60%) were "somewhat satisfied," and 3 physicians (30%) were "very satisfied."
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This small pilot study suggests that the quality of coronary angiogram video recordings obtained using Google Glass may be adequate for recognition of major findings, supporting its expanding use in telemedicine.
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authors.affiliation: VA North Texas Healthcare System, Cardiology, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216 USA. esbrilakis@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Emmanouil S
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authors.lastname: Brilakis
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000379:methods*; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D057386:Search Engine / Q000379:methods*