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An automated, web-enabled and searchable database system for archiving electrogram and related data from implantable
1Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. wzong@mit.edu
Computers in Cardiology
|December 23, 2003
Summary
A new web-based system archives implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) data, enabling easier research and clinical review. This system facilitates multi-center studies by providing searchable access to vital patient electrogram and device data.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reduce mortality in high-risk patients.
- ICDs generate valuable electrogram and device data during therapy.
- Current data access limitations hinder research and clinical review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a web-based system for archiving and accessing ICD data.
- To support multi-center clinical studies involving ICD patients.
- To provide researchers and clinicians with efficient data retrieval.
Main Methods:
- Developed a searchable, web-based ICD data archiving system.
- Utilized open-source software for system development.
- Enabled data upload via web browser from diskettes to a central server.
- Automated data processing and archiving.
Main Results:
- Successfully archived over 500 patient ICD data sets.
- Users can view and download archived data through a web browser.
- The system provides searchable access to electrograms and device settings.
Conclusions:
- The developed system enhances research capabilities for ICD data.
- It offers a valuable tool for clinicians to archive and review patient data.
- Facilitates collaborative multi-center research and improves data accessibility.