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A Research Method For Detecting Transient Myocardial Ischemia In Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome Using Continuous ST-segment Analysis
Michele M. Pelter 1, Teri M. Kozik 2, Denise L. Loranger 1, Mary G. Carey 3
1Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno, 2St. Joseph's Medical Center, 3Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center

Continuous 12-lead electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring can identify transient myocardial ischemia, even when asymptomatic, among patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS). In this article we describe our method for initiating patient monitoring using a Holter device, downloading the ECG data for off-line analysis, and how to utilize the ECG software to identify transient ischemia.

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