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Wireless body sensor for electrocardiographic monitoring in dogs and cats.
Journal of Small Animal Practice 2018 November 26
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of electrocardiogram data obtained by a wireless sensor from 36 dogs and four cats with suspected arrhythmias caused by cardiac or systemic diseases.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Wireless electrocardiographic recordings were obtained via two precordial electrodes attached to an electrocardiogram sensor connected to a smart device via low-power Bluetooth technology. Cardiac rate, rhythm and duration of P-QRS-T waves were evaluated with VisECG® software. Fifteen- to 30-minute wireless recordings were compared to standard electrocardiograms. Furthermore, the wireless sensor was used in 10 dogs and four cats for 24-hour continuous electrocardiogram monitoring at home.
RESULTS: When compared to standard electrocardiogram, equivalent results were obtained for heart rate and duration of different waves. Due to the longer recording time, more arrhythmias were diagnosed with the wireless device in 50% (15 of 30) of animals with arrhythmias. Satisfactory recordings were obtained when the dogs were resting, standing or walking but interpretation of the wireless electrocardiogram signal was not possible during strenuous physical activity.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Wireless electrocardiographic monitoring is a reliable and accurate method for identification of heart rate, arrhythmia and duration of electrocardiogram waves. A higher diagnostic yield of arrhythmias was documented with the wireless sensor due to prolonged monitoring. The device offers a good option for the long-term monitoring of canine and feline cardiac rhythm.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Wireless electrocardiographic recordings were obtained via two precordial electrodes attached to an electrocardiogram sensor connected to a smart device via low-power Bluetooth technology. Cardiac rate, rhythm and duration of P-QRS-T waves were evaluated with VisECG® software. Fifteen- to 30-minute wireless recordings were compared to standard electrocardiograms. Furthermore, the wireless sensor was used in 10 dogs and four cats for 24-hour continuous electrocardiogram monitoring at home.
RESULTS: When compared to standard electrocardiogram, equivalent results were obtained for heart rate and duration of different waves. Due to the longer recording time, more arrhythmias were diagnosed with the wireless device in 50% (15 of 30) of animals with arrhythmias. Satisfactory recordings were obtained when the dogs were resting, standing or walking but interpretation of the wireless electrocardiogram signal was not possible during strenuous physical activity.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Wireless electrocardiographic monitoring is a reliable and accurate method for identification of heart rate, arrhythmia and duration of electrocardiogram waves. A higher diagnostic yield of arrhythmias was documented with the wireless sensor due to prolonged monitoring. The device offers a good option for the long-term monitoring of canine and feline cardiac rhythm.
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