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A computer system automatic analysis of vectorcardiograms.

C R Brohet·B Sottiaux·R Fesler
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This computer system performs the analysis of orthogonal electrocardiograms for vectorcardiographic (VCG) display and classification. The data acquisition can be performed 'on-line' with the complete analysis in 'real-time', or off-line by processing a magnetic tape. The original computational methods for beat averaging and wave recognition are described. Some features, such as the quality of the visual display of the VCG traces, the availability of a measurement matrix allowing the quantitative analysis of the VCG and the use of a data bank for storage, retrieval and statistical studies make this system very efficient for clinical purposes, introducing the concept of 'Computer Assisted Vectorcardiography'.

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C R Brohet, B Sottiaux, R Fesler. 1977. A computer system automatic analysis of vectorcardiograms.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-468x(77)90046-0

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