Novel ECG System With Glasgow Technology

An electrocardiogram (ECG) system offers wireless communication and features software based on technology developed at the University of Glasgow (UK). The system has won the Product of the Year Award from the Healthcare Industry Distributors Association (HIDA; Alexandria, VA, USA).

The ECG system, called Atria 3000, features an interpretation algorithm developed at the University of Glasgow. This set of mathematical equations built into a software program includes five clinically significant variables: gender, age, race, medications used, and clinical history. These are considered in addition to ECG measurements when interpreting a patient's ECG, since the ECG patterns for patients from different ethnic backgrounds and with differing medical conditions can vary greatly. The algorithm was developed by Professor Peter Macfarlane, professor of electrocardiology at the University of Glasgow Medical Faculty.

The award was presented to Quinton Cardiology Systems (Bothell, WA, USA), which markets the Burdick-branded Atria 3000 EG recorder. Quinton developed the software for the unit in partnership with Glasgow University.

"The University of Glasgow ECG Interpretation Algorithm provides a valuable second opinion to many physicians and we are pleased to partner with the University of Glasgow in its development,” noted David Hadley, vice president, research & development, Quinton Cardiology.