Methodology of ECG Interpretation in the Hannover Program

Chr. Zywietz; D. Borovsky; G. Gotsch; G. Joseph

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1634800

Methods of Information in Medicine, Table of Contents

Methods Inf Med 1990; 29(04): 375-385
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1634800

ECG Interpretation Systems

Schattauer GmbH

Methodology of ECG Interpretation in the Hannover Program

Authors

Chr. Zywietz

¹Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Arbeitsbereich Biosignalverarbeitung, Hannover, F.R.G
D. Borovsky

¹Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Arbeitsbereich Biosignalverarbeitung, Hannover, F.R.G
G. Gotsch

¹Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Arbeitsbereich Biosignalverarbeitung, Hannover, F.R.G
G. Joseph

¹Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Arbeitsbereich Biosignalverarbeitung, Hannover, F.R.G

Abstract

The Hannover ECG program HES has been designed for measurement and interpretation of resting and (moderate) exercise electrocardiograms. In the signal analysis part the program follows an averaging strategy. For diagnostic classification a hybrid model with decision trees and scoring algorithms, and with multivariate probabilistic tests for derivation of category A statements is applied. The multivariate classification technique allows to adjust sensitivity and specificity for specific application areas without changing the diagnostic criteria.

Key-Words

Decision support - Computer ECG analysis - Evaluation

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