Methodology of ECG Interpretation in the Lyon Program

Abstract

To provide an in-depth interpretation of the spatial QRS-T contour, we established a set of vectorcardiographic parameters computed octant by octant. For each statement the criteria constitute a model which is closely related to pathophysiological patterns. The diagnostic strategy is of the heuristic type. For each diagnosis a table lists several criteria providing both specific and differential diagnostic information. Inter-table competition is handled by specific logic. The program classifies diagnoses according to the number of non-satisfied criteria. Three versions are available including 124,51 and 7 diagnoses, respectively. The first, intended for interpretation of complex situations, has given satisfactory results in such situations. Rhythm analysis is performed from 8-second recordings.

All functions - acquisition, quality control, choice of a dominant complex, wave recognition, parameter extraction, interpretation, editing, storage -are integrated into a mobile cart. A complementary program performs serial analysis of successive tracings. It highlights with great precision morphological changes in the spatial loops and interval variations.

Key-Words

Computerized ECG Analysis - Serial ECG Analysis - ECG Signal Processing - Vectorcardiography - Expert Systems

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