![]() ![]() In conclusion, this novel ECG application was quick and easy to use and led to the new diagnoses of arrhythmia, bundle branch block, LVH and cardiomyopathy in 23 (2.4%) of the total patients screened. In addition, increased voltages meeting criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) on 12-lead ECG were detected in four patients leading to one diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Other abnormalities detected included atrial and ventricular ectopy, bundle branch block and ST-segment abnormalities. Of these, 23 (43%) were abnormal with two confirming atrial fibrillation and two showing atrial flutter. There were 54 (5.6%) people noted to have a potential abnormality, including suspected conduction defects, increased voltages or a rhythm abnormality requiring further evaluation with a 12-lead ECG. ![]() There were 989 participants aged 12–99 years evaluated: 954 were screened with the ECG application. ![]() Participants filled out dedicated questionnaires, had their blood pressure checked and an ECG recorded using the AliveCor (CA, USA) device attached to an Apple (CA, USA) iPhone 4 or 5. ![]() Members of the general public were invited to attend a free heart screening event, held over three days, in the foyer of Jersey General Hospital. We evaluated the efficacy of a novel smartphone application to provide a rapid electrocardiogram (ECG) screening method on the Island of Jersey, population 98,000. C ardiac screening in the community is limited by time, resources and cost. ![]()
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