ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC AND SIGNAL MONITORING IN ISCHEMIC-HEART-DISEASE - STATE-OF-THE-ART AND PERSPECTIVE

The current role of ECG and signal monitoring in the diagnosis of Isch aemic Heart Disease is outlined in relation to imaging techniques givi ng accurate information on myocardial anatomy and function. ECG monito ring during stress testing remains the first step non-invasive method providing pathophysiological information. Long term continuous monitor ing of the ECG and of other signals (e.g. arterial blood pressure and respiration) is commonly used to control patients with suspected or as certained IHD. Progress of technology and of signal processing methods are driving the exploitation of signal information for diagnosis, pro gnosis and therapy control of ischaemic patients.