What is transtelephonic ecg?

Question

What is transtelephonic ecg? And how is the reading taken?

Answer 1

That would seem to indicate and electro cardiogram sent over telephone. It would work in much the same way as sending computer data over the phone lines.

Answer 2

What is a transtelephonic ECG?

A transtelephonic ECG is an ECG that is recorded outside the hospital and then sent to the hospital over the phone.

How is a transtelephonic ECG done?

This is done using a special device called a transtelephonic monitor. These monitors are useful for children who might have a problem with the heart's electrical or conduction system. This type of problem is called an arrhythmia. Often, the only way to diagnose an arrhythmia is by recording an ECG at the time the problem or the symptom occurs. This is because most arrhythmias are intermittent and the ECG is often entirely normal except when the arrhythmia is active. For children who are known to have an arrhythmia, a transtelephonic monitor may also be useful. For these children, an ECG can be sent whenever there is concern that the child is in the arrhythmia. The monitor may also be used to assess the child's response to arrhythmia treatment.

How do I arrange for transtelephonic monitoring?

Transtelephonic monitoring is relatively expensive. Therefore, it is always a good idea to check with your insurance company to see what coverage is provided for this service. Transtelephonic monitoring can be done by the Pediatric Cardiology Department or through an outside company called Cardiocare. We can arrange for either over the phone or at the time of a clinic visit. If Cardiocare is chosen, the ECG is sent to the company where it is read. If there is anything abnormal, a company representative notifies the Pediatric Cardiology Fellow on call immediately. A copy of the ECG is then faxed to the Cardiology Clinic. If the ECG is entirely normal, a written report is sent to your child's cardiologist.

If the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic is providing the service, the ECG is sent directly to the clinic. The ECG will be received by an ECG technician who will review the tracing with a Pediatric Cardiologist. If there is any evidence of an arrhythmia, you will be notified at the time the tracing is sent.

What happens after the ECG is done?

All transtelephonic tracings are reviewed by a Pediatric Cardiologist the same day they are received or if sent after hours, the next working day. If there is evidence of an arrhythmia, you will be informed immediately. If no problems are identified, your family doctor will receive a written report. You will be contacted only if a significant problem is identified.

Answer 3

send over a telephone line.