Abstract
Cardiac telemetry is widely used in hospitals, but it is expensive and labor-intensive. Therefore, it should be used only in those most likely to benefit. The authors review the available evidence and offer their recommendations.
MeSH terms
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Electrocardiography / economics
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Electrocardiography / standards
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Electrocardiography / statistics & numerical data*
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Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / economics
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Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / standards
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Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / statistics & numerical data
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Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
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Humans
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Patient Selection
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Risk Assessment
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Telemetry / economics
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Telemetry / standards
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Telemetry / statistics & numerical data*