KardiaMobile 6L versus 12-lead ECG: Effects on clinic utilization time.

Abstract

We aimed to study whether KardiaMobile 6L 30-second capture technology could shorten ECG collection time compared to standard 12L ECG without compromising data usability. A single-center, non-randomized trial was performed on patients presenting for follow-up visits to the electrophysiology (EP)clinic. Providers in the KardiaMobile 6L group were allowed to request a standard 12L if the 6L was deemed insufficient for clinical care. Room utilization times, defined as the time from medical assistant room entry to exit, were compared for each group. There were 100 patients in the study, with 50 in each arm. Average room utilization time for the 12L group and 6L groups were 10.33 ± 2.2and 7.27 ± 1.93 min, respectively (p < .001). In 8 (16%) visits for the 6L group, an additional 12L was requested. For EP follow-up visits, clinic utilization time was significantly reduced with the KardiaMobile 6L compared to the 12L ECG with infrequent need for an additional 12L.