I totally agree with you
Glenn
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On 20 Jan 2010, at 11:36, "Sharkey, Debbie (UK)" <[log in to unmask]
> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I would of thought preventative screening equipment and advice in
> relation to lifestyle changes would preferable and more beneficial
> when
> discussing risk factors of CHD instead of a one off 12 Lead ECG.
>
> I have to agree with Tristis and following my experience on a cardiac
> unit for 5 years all cardiac monitoring err on the side of caution and
> over analyse leaving a very somewhat stressed individual and if the
> assessor is unable to interpret the information then it could lead
> to a
> very stressed individual waiting for a review.
>
> Thanks
>
> Debs
>
>
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> Behalf Of Tristi Brownett
> Sent: 20 January 2010 10:44
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Hand Held ECG Machines in Lifestyle
> Screening
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> Hi Jean
>
> Our company uses a variety of heart recording devices in lifestyle
> checks including a hand held 'heart stress' device.
>
> I think the main issue with any of these devices, that you do need
> to be
> aware of, is that you get a result based on that moment in time and
> what
> ever you find you have to act appropriately in accordance with best
> practice and national guidance. The machines that interpret for you,
> have a tendency to 'over interpret' the results and do err on the side
> of caution. What you end up with is an anxious 'well ' person and a GP
> who has been given extra workload and isn't very happy with you.
>
> In isolation the recording device isn't a predictor of future health.
> Where ever possible we try to explain the pitfalls of this type of
> health assessment to customers, inevitably for some it's a deal
> breaker
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> I haven't really answered your question I know, but do feel that my
> response gives food for thought.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Tristi
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Jean Fisher
> Sent: 20 January 2010 10:31
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> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Hand Held ECG Machines in Lifestyle Screening
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> Hello,
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> We have a client who wants an ECG as part of a lifestyle health
> screening programme. Whilst trying to talk them out of it, I am also
> looking at hand held ECG machines as a compromise.
> Has anyone used these in similar circumstances?
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