Challenges to implementation of the ECG reading center in ELSA-Brasil
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https://doi.org/10.1590/rsp.v47isuppl.2.76739Abstract
Electrocardiography is an established low-cost method of cardiovascular assessment, utilized for decades large epidemiological studies. Nonetheless, its use in large epidemiological studies presents challenges, especially when seeking to develop a reading center. This article describes the process, difficulties and challenges of implementing an electrocardiogram reading center in Brazilian Longitudinal Study for Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil). Among the issues discussed, we have emphasized: the criteria for selection of the electrocardiography machine and the central for storage and management of the machines; the required personnel; the procedures for acquisition and transmission of electrocardiographs to the Reading Center; coding systems, with emphasis on the Minnesota code; ethical and practical issues regarding the delivery of reports to study participants; and aspects related to quality control.Downloads
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2013-06-01
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Ribeiro, A. L., Pereira, S. V. da C., Bergmann, K., Ladeira, R. M., Oliveira, R. A. M., Lotufo, P. A., Mill, J. G., & Barreto, S. M. (2013). Challenges to implementation of the ECG reading center in ELSA-Brasil. Revista De Saúde Pública, 47(suppl. 2), 87-94. https://doi.org/10.1590/rsp.v47isuppl.2.76739