Electrocardiographic recording in clinical trials and population studies requires standardization of ECG equipment, electrodes, and the ECG data acquisition protocols. This, combined with triplicate independent ECG coding, ensures accurate, repeatable ECG waveform classification. Technicians are centrally trained in ECG acquisition procedures and their performance certified before recording study patient data. A standard recording protocol is used for 12-lead rest ECGs. Although single or multichannel ECG machines may be specified for a study, the recording procedures for 12-lead rest ECGs differ mainly in simultaneous recording of all 12 leads and automatic lead group sequencing.
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(2010). ECG Data Acquisition Procedures and Maintenance of Recording Quality Including Technician Training. In: The Minnesota Code Manual of Electrocardiographic Findings. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-778-3_14
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