EKG "noise" has several causes; poor lead placement, patient shivering, 60 hz interference, etc. The MIT/Partners (Brigham and Women's in this case) collaboration has once again born fruit. This newly published study shows that there are at least three statistically significant biomarkers hidden in the low amplitude "noise" in EKG's.
This impressive and important because it helps identify those with high risk of death, hopefully leading to a modified, and more successful, preventative strategy.
Although was only studied in association with NSTEMI ACS there is hope that the three identified markers, or some other markers, will have relevance in diagnosing other conditions.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/AcuteCoronarySyndrome/28839
This impressive and important because it helps identify those with high risk of death, hopefully leading to a modified, and more successful, preventative strategy.
Although was only studied in association with NSTEMI ACS there is hope that the three identified markers, or some other markers, will have relevance in diagnosing other conditions.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/AcuteCoronarySyndrome/28839
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