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Common ECG interpretation software mistakes Part II: Computer errors that hide diagnostic clues
1Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Abstract:
Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation software mistakes can lead to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatments. Occasionally, however, repetitive and consistent computer errors may hide important clues for correct diagnoses that otherwise could have been missed. We present a collection of a few common and clinically important such peculiarities, and provide tools on how to prove or disprove the suspected diagnosis. In addition to the illustrations in print, an online supplement (OS) shows more examples of the discussed phenomena. In each ECG, the original computer interpretations were enlarged for legibility.
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