Electrocardiogram (ECG) Pilot

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This programme of work provides an up-to- date ECG machine with professional cardiologist interpretation service to practices within both South Cheshire and Vale Royal areas. The machines are small and very portable and ECGs performed on these machines can be sent for professional interpretation and a full 3-page report will be returned directly to the practices DOCMAN system. Report turn-around can be undertaken within 24 hours or within hours if deemed urgent. This service is provided by Technomed Limited.

Project Funding

This has been funded by the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

Project Implementation Date

2016

Practices in the Project

15 practices have received a Bluetooth device ECG Machine and laptop which allows ECGs to be sent electronically via cloud based technology. Further practices within the Alliance have now requested equipment.

Contribution to the High Impact Changes

This project contributes to the following HICs: - New consultation types - Productive work flows

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