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Question Title: Accuracy of computerized EKG findingsForum: The Heart Forum
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I have had MVP for many years and go to my cardiologist annually for follow up. This visit, I noticed that they had a new EKG machine, one which was computerized and provided a diagnosis on the printout. The computer read my EKG with left ventricular hypertrophy - something I have never been told I had. My cardiologist brushed it off, saying that he noted no change from previous EKGs. Are these computers accurate? If they are not, why have them? Thanks for taking the time to answer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The computers are useful in that they use sophisticated algorithms to point out possible abnormalities to the doctor. They are not as good as a cardiologist’s interpretation, especially when taken in the clinical context of an individual patient. I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck. Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
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