Body surface mapping in the ED evaluation of the patient with chest pain: use of the 80-lead electrocardiogram system

Wesley H Self; Amal Mattu; Marcus Martin; Christopher Holstege; Jeffrey Preuss; William J Brady

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2005.04.008

Body surface mapping in the ED evaluation of the patient with chest pain: use of the 80-lead electrocardiogram system

Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Jan;24(1):87-112. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2005.04.008.

Authors

Wesley H Self¹, Amal Mattu, Marcus Martin, Christopher Holstege, Jeffrey Preuss, William J Brady

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, 22908, USA.

PMID: 16338516
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2005.04.008

Abstract

Body surface mapping (BSM) is an electrocardiographic (ECG) technique that uses numerous leads on a patient's anterior and posterior chest, enabling more complete visualization of cardiac electrical activity. The rationale behind BSM is an extension of additional lead ECG. Output from BSM is displayed in a 12-lead ECG format, an 80-lead ECG format, and on color contour maps. The color contour maps can be displayed on a torso image or as a flat map.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Angina Pectoris / physiopathology*
Body Surface Potential Mapping*
Emergency Service, Hospital*
Humans
Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
Sensitivity and Specificity