By América Torres
Electrocardiographs with extremely high sampling frequency
Electrocardiographs with extremely high sampling frequency
The normal heart rate (HR) in adults is 60-100 beats per minute, while in children it ranges from 80-130, depending on their age. In medium-sized animals, it is around 70-110 beats per minute. As it is evident, the heart rate of pets is higher than that of humans, which means veterinarians need an ECG that can reliably and clearly record the rapid cardiac waves of these organisms. SCHILLER electrocardiographs are an excellent solution for these professionals because they offer extremely high sampling rate.
Benefits of sampling rate in ECGs
Benefits of sampling rate in ECGs
Sampling rate is the rate at which ECG data is captured. It determines the accuracy and resolution of the signal: the higher the sampling rate, the more details of the ECG wave the equipment will capture. The typical sampling rate for an electrocardiograph is usually 500 Hz or 1000 Hz. SCHILLER equipment operates at 32,000 Hz. Why do we emphasize this? Let’s explain it graphically.
To show that sampling rate does influence the accuracy and quality of an electrocardiogram, we will compare it to the clarity of an ECG if it were a photograph.
The third photo illustrates the quality with which SCHILLER electrocardiographs capture the trace during ECGs (32,000 Hz). Moreover, the capacity of extending the bandwidth to 260 Hz will allow to correctly capture heart rates over 150 beats per minute. Therefore, it's no surprise that veterinarians choose our equipment for their daily work.
Advantages of SCHILLER ECGs for Treating Veterinary Patients
Advantages of SCHILLER ECGs for Treating Veterinary Patients
Dr. Christian Valenzuela, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), kindly shared with SCHILLER his perspective on how useful the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2 is in his practice for taking care of his patients' hearts.
“Many of the equipment used for developing cardiological practice in canine and feline patients require the same technology as the devices used for cardiology in humans. There are some slight calibration variations, but human devices can indeed meet the objectives [required for veterinary patients],” Dr. Valenzuela explains to us.
“In the case of the story I shared [on his Instagram account @cardiovet.occidente], I did indeed use the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2 electrocardiograph to perform a test on a canine patient. I acquired this device a few months ago, adapted it with the appropriate electrodes, and I am very satisfied with the results,” he continues.
“For canine patients, we specifically use only unipolar and bipolar leads. We reserve precordial leads for certain situations since our patients do not commonly suffer from acute myocardial infarction. Therefore, in the studies I shared with you, only the aforementioned leads are recorded. Here you have ECGs of different situations: from a healthy patient, a patient with significant arrhythmia, and a patient in a stress situation due to the study,” Dr. Valenzuela says.
If you wish to view the ECGs that Dr. Valenzuela made with the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2, click the button.
“As feedback for you, in veterinary practice, it is very common for patients to move during the electrocardiogram. That’s why what I really like about the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2 is that, despite the movement, the isoelectric line remains stable, except when there is excessive electrode movement,” concludes Dr. Christian Valenzuela, DVM.
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5 Useful Features of SCHILLER ECGs for Veterinary Cardiology
5 Useful Features of SCHILLER ECGs for Veterinary Cardiology
The innovative Swiss quality technology of SCHILLER electrocardiographs makes them an appealing solution for taking care of pets' hearts.
1. Sampling Rate of 32,000 Hz. As explained in detail above, our sampling rate allows for accurately and clearly capturing the signal of heartbeats in human patients. Our advanced technology also makes this capability useful for animal patients. This feature is available in all our ECGs.
2 Electrode Reversal Detection. This feature, present in all SCHILLERelectrocardiographs, allows cardiologists and veterinarians to ensure that the electrodes are correctly placed before taking the ECG. This helps avoid having to repeat tests.
3. Integrated Printer. Allows for immediate printing of studies. Alternatively, if doctors prefer to save on paper costs, the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2, CARDIOVIT FT-1, CARDIOVIT AT-102 G2, CARDIOVIT AT-102 SCM SP and CARDIOVIT AT-180 models have the capability to export electrocardiograms in PDF or XML format.
4. Study Personalization. Doctors can input patient data to compare past studies and keep their records organized. They can also add their name and the logo of their clinic or hospital.
5. Portable. Our electrocardiographs are lightweight; for example, the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2 weighs less than 2 kilograms. They also feature SMART Battery functionality, ensuring more than 8 hours of operation with ECG printing every 15 minutes.
SCHILLER electrocardiographs are robust, reliable, and feature such advanced technology that they can meet the needs of both human healthcare professionals and veterinarians. Do not hesitate to request a demonstration and discover how our equipment can enhance your clinical practice.
Please note that device availability in your market is subject to regulatory approval.
