Cardiac Arrhythmia
Conditions
Brief summary
ECGs are routinely performed in cardiology. Recently handheld ECGs have shown promise in screening for heart rhythm disorders. These are quick to perform and do not require the preparation that is needed for 12 lead ECGs. We wanted to test whether a novel handheld ECG recorder, Kardia 6L, which has the potential to record a 6 lead ECG is able to screen for ECG abnormalities, thereby obviating the need for a full 12 lead ECG. This may allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Detailed description
The aim of analysis is to determine if the handheld 6 lead ECG can be used as a simple screener to identify patients who do not need a 12 lead ECG.
Interventions
DEVICE6 Lead ECG
Patients will be assessed with the Kardiamobile device.
Sponsors
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Anyone attending cardiology outpatients or the ward who has had a recent ECG (within 6 hours)
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who do not consent to the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Difference between the 6 lead and the 12 lead Electrocardiogram | 2 minutes | Sensitivity and specificity of handheld 6Lead compared to 12lead for the measurement of the stages of heart rhythms. |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed