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Ambulatory Electrocardiography
A Clinical Perspective
- HAROLD L. KENNEDY, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C.; and
- DENNIS G. CARALIS, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Abstract
Advances in modern technology have made it possible to record and analyze the electrocardiographic data of ambulatory persons for as many as 24 h or more. This capability and an increasing awareness of cardiac dysrhythmias and myocardial ischemia as a cause of morbidity and mortality have led to the more widespread use of ambulatory electrocardiography in the examination of patients for various clinical conditions. From a clinical viewpoint, we review and summarize the present state-of-the-art of ambulatory electrocardiography and discuss when such studies are indicated, frequently warranted, or may be useful.
Article and Author Information
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▸From the Department of Cardiovascular Services and Clinical Investigations; U.S. Public Health Service Hospital; the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland; and the Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore, Maryland.
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▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to Harold L. Kennedy, M.D.; Department of Cardiovascular Services and Clinical Investigations, U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, 3100 Wyman Park Drive; Baltimore, MD 21211.
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- Received December 17, 1976.
- Accepted July 15, 1977.
