[Results using a new method of rapid electrocardiographic diagnosis]

A simplified adjusted system of recordings from 4 electrocardiographic leads (ECG-4) and a standard analysis procedure, based on manual measurement of 18 criteria by a specially-trained operator (nurse), using a standard ruler, has been tried in order to make ECG screening more accessible and work out a uniform procedure of electrocardiographic screening. The assessment of the criteria used has demonstrated their high specificity (above 95%) in 145 normal subjects as well as good results of quick diagnosis. ECG-4, used in a population screening of 2458 people, detected ECG changes in 18.2%.