ARCHETYPE ECG result (openEHR-EHR-OBSERVATION.ecg_result.v1)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-OBSERVATION.ecg_result.v1
ConceptECG result
DescriptionMeasurement of the electrical activity generated by the heart.
UseUse to record the results of a 3-, 5-, 12-, 15- or 18-lead electrocardiograph (ECG) and its associated clinical interpretation. Each ECG variation can be constrained in a separate template to allow for easy re-use. The default 'Any event' can be constrained in templates or at run time to specifically record ECGs conducted during exercise or under stress-testing conditions.
MisuseNot to be used to record the results from ongoing cardiac monitoring or telemetry. Not to be used to record results from trans-oesophageal electrophysiological studies.
PurposeTo record the measurements of electrical activity generated by the heart over a short period of time and its associated clinical interpretation.
ReferencesECG Report Templates [Internet]. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standards Committee. DICOM PS3.16 2018 c - Content Mapping Resource; 2018. Available from: http://dicom.nema.org/medical/dicom/current/output/html/part16.html#sect_ECGReportTemplates

Electrode Placement Values [Internet]. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standards Committee. DICOM PS3.16 2018 c - Content Mapping Resource; 2018. Available from: http://dicom.nema.org/MEDICAL/dicom/2016a/output/chtml/part16/sect_CID_3263.html.

Life in the Fastlane [Internet]. Australia: #FOAMed Medical Education Resources; c2007-2018. ECG Limb Lead Reversals; 2017 Apr 4 [cited 2018 Jul 17]. Available from: https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/limb-lead-reversals/.

Electrocardiography [Internet]. St. Petersburg (FL): Wikimedia Foundation, Inc; c2001-2018. Wikipedia; 2018 Jun 24 [cited 2018 Jul 17]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocardiography#Electrodes_and_leads.

Nelwan SP, Meij SH, van Dam TB, Kors JA. Correction of ECG variations caused by body position changes and electrode placement during ST-T monitoring. J Electrocardiol. 2001;34 Suppl:213-6. PubMed PMID: 11781959.
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AuthorsAuthor name: Omer Hotomaroglu
Organisation: Tepe International
Email: omermatrix@ada.net.tr
Date originally authored: 2007-07-18
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Omer Hotomaroglu
Organisation: Tepe International
Email: omermatrix@ada.net.tr
Date originally authored: 2007-07-18
Other Details (Language Independent)
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  • Custodian Organisation: openEHR Foundation
  • References: ECG Report Templates [Internet]. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standards Committee. DICOM PS3.16 2018 c - Content Mapping Resource; 2018. Available from: http://dicom.nema.org/medical/dicom/current/output/html/part16.html#sect_ECGReportTemplates Electrode Placement Values [Internet]. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standards Committee. DICOM PS3.16 2018 c - Content Mapping Resource; 2018. Available from: http://dicom.nema.org/MEDICAL/dicom/2016a/output/chtml/part16/sect_CID_3263.html. Life in the Fastlane [Internet]. Australia: #FOAMed Medical Education Resources; c2007-2018. ECG Limb Lead Reversals; 2017 Apr 4 [cited 2018 Jul 17]. Available from: https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ecg-library/limb-lead-reversals/. Electrocardiography [Internet]. St. Petersburg (FL): Wikimedia Foundation, Inc; c2001-2018. Wikipedia; 2018 Jun 24 [cited 2018 Jul 17]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocardiography#Electrodes_and_leads. Nelwan SP, Meij SH, van Dam TB, Kors JA. Correction of ECG variations caused by body position changes and electrode placement during ST-T monitoring. J Electrocardiol. 2001;34 Suppl:213-6. PubMed PMID: 11781959.
  • Current Contact: Heather Leslie, Atomica Informatics
  • Original Namespace: org.openehr
  • Original Publisher: openEHR Foundation
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Keywordselectrocardiograph, ECG, EKG, electrocardiogram, electrocardiography, 3 lead, 5 lead, 15 lead, 12 lead, stress ECG, resting ECG, rhythm strip, standard ECG, 18 lead
Lifecyclepublished
UIDd7464154-d7a2-4c0f-8892-67cacb23f6cf
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1246.145.1617
Revision Number1.0.4
Archetype Concept CommentAlso known as an electrocardiograph or EKG.
protocol
Technical qualityTechnical quality: Single word, phrase or brief description that represents a significant technical quality issue that impacts the ECG result.
For example: codes from IHE ECG codetable, such as 'Incomplete ECG'; 'Limb electrodes interchanged'; or 'Muscle tremor'.
ECG lead placementECG lead placement: Lead placement for the ECG recording.
For example: 'Standard 12-lead extended to the right by V5R, V4R, V3R'. Coding of the lead placement with a terminology, such as DICOM CID 3263/ISO 11073 MDC codes, is desirable where possible.
QTc algorithmQTc algorithm: Algorithm used to correct QT interval.
Device interpretation commentDevice interpretation comment: Comment about the interpretation by the device.
For example: identification of the algorithm used; or description of technical limitations.
Recording deviceRecording device: Details about the electrocardiograph device used to record the ECG.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.device.v1 and specialisations
Viewing deviceViewing device: Details of device used to view the ECG output.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.device.v1 and specialisations
ExtensionExtension: Additional information required to capture local content or to align with other reference models/formalisms.
For example: local information requirements or additional metadata to align with FHIR or CIMI equivalents.
Include:
All not explicitly excluded archetypes
state
Confounding factorsConfounding factors: Comment on and record other incidental factors that may be contributing to ECG result.
For example: Uncooperative patient; difficulty with lead placement; or moist skin.
Pacemaker stimulationPacemaker stimulation: Narrative description about pacemaker activity.
This free text field could be further coded in a template to enable a Present/Absent value set if required for reporting purposes.
PositionPosition: The position of the subject at the time of measurement.
  • Standing [Standing at the time of ECG testing.]
  • Sitting [Sitting (for example on bed or chair) at the time of ECG testing.]
  • Reclining [Reclining at the time of ECG testing.]
  • Lying [Lying flat at the time of ECG testing.]
  • Lying with tilt to left [Lying flat with some lateral tilt, usually angled towards the left side at the time of ECG testing.]
Level of exertionLevel of exertion: Details about physical activity undertaken at the time of ECG recording.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.level_of_exertion.v1 and specialisations
TiltTilt: The craniocaudal tilt of the surface on which the person is lying during the ECG. Lying horizontally is considered the 0 degrees position.
Units: -90.0..90.0 °
Limit decimal places: 0
data
ECG typeECG type: Type of ECG performed.
Coding of the ECG type with a terminology is preferred, where possible. For example: 'Standard ECG'; or '15-lead ECG'.
Atrial heart rateAtrial heart rate: The frequency of atrial electrical contractions across the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
Also known as the PP rate. The atrial heart rate is measured from P wave to P wave.
Property: Frequency
Units: >=0.0 /min
Limit decimal places: 0
Ventricular heart rateVentricular heart rate: The frequency of ventricular electrical contractions across the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
Also known as the RR rate, QRS rate or electrical heart rate. The ventricular heart rate is measured from R wave to R wave and calculated across the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
Property: Frequency
Units: >=0.0 /min
Limit decimal places: 0
QT interval globalQT interval global: Interval measurement from the onset of the QRS complex to the end of the T wave aacross the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
QTc interval globalQTc interval global: Correction applied to the 'QT interval global'.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
PR interval globalPR interval global: PR interval measurement across the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
The PR interval is measured from onset of P wave to the onset of QRS complex.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
QRS duration globalQRS duration global: Duration of QRS complex across the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
The QRS complex is measured from its onset to the ST segment onset (J point).
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
RR interval globalRR interval global: The interval between successive R waves across the ECG as a whole (multiple leads).
The RR interval is measured as the time interval between successive R waves.
Clinical information providedClinical information provided: Narrative description of clinical information available at the time of interpretation of results.
This data element may include a link to the original clinical information provided in the ECG request.
Device interpretationDevice interpretation: Interpretative comment on this ECG result, originating from a device.
May be multiple. Coding of the interpretation with a terminology is preferred, where possible. For example: normal sinus rhythm; ischaemic ST-T changes in anterior leads; and/or poor R progression in right precordial leads.
FindingFinding: Single word, phrase or brief description that represents a significant finding in the ECG result.
For example: 'Normal ECG', 'Equivocal ECG' or 'Abnormal ECG'; 'Spikes from pacemaker signal'; 'ST depression'; or 'Atrial fibrillation'. Coding of the finding with a terminology is preferred, where possible.
ECG diagnosisECG diagnosis: Single word, phrase or brief description that represents the overall clinical meaning and significance of the ECG result.
For example: 'posterior AMI' or 'supraventricular tachycardia'. Coding of the diagnosis with a terminology is preferred, where possible. This diagnosis should be aligned with the narrative in the 'Conclusion'.
ConclusionConclusion: Narrative synthesis about all of the key findings in the ECG result.
The conclusion is intended to be a narrative and expanded version of the 'ECG diagnosis'. For example: 'Normal sinus rhythm with ischaemic ST-T changes in anterior leads and poor R progression in right precordial leads; or comparison with previous ECG results.
Multimedia representationMultimedia representation: Digital representation of the ECG result.
The ECG may be represented as an image or another multimedia/binary type. Multiple formats are allowed but they should represent equivalent clinical content.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.media_capture.v0 and specialisations
CommentComment: Additional narrative about the ECG result, not captured in other fields.
P axisP axis: Average direction of electrical activity during atrial depolarization.
For example: normal axis or left deviation; or number of degrees.
Choice of:
  •  Quantity
    Property: Angle, plane
    Units: °
  •  Text
QRS axisQRS axis: Average direction of electrical activity during ventricular depolarization.
For example: normal axis or left deviation; or number of degrees.
Choice of:
  •  Quantity
    Property: Angle, plane
    Units: °
  •  Text
T axisT axis: Average direction of electrical activity during ventricular repolarization.
For example: normal axis or left deviation; or number of degrees.
Choice of:
  •  Quantity
    Property: Angle, plane
    Units: °
  •  Text
(Per-lead)(Per-lead): Details about measured parameters for each named lead (specified in the run-time name constraint).
Runtime name constraint:
  • Lead I [Lead I is the voltage difference between the left arm electrode and right arm electrode, directed towards the left arm at zero degrees.]
  • Lead II [Lead II is the voltage difference between the left leg electrode and the right arm electrode, directed towards the left leg at +60 degrees.]
  • Lead III [Lead III is the voltage difference between the left leg electrode and the left arm electrode, directed towards the left leg at +120 degrees.]
  • Lead aVR [Lead augmented vector right (aVR) has the positive electrode on the right arm and the negative pole is a combination of the left arm electrode and the left leg electrode. It is directed towards the right arm at -150 degrees.]
  • Lead aVL [Lead augmented vector left (aVL) has the positive electrode on the left arm and the negative pole is a combination of the right arm electrode and the left leg electrode. It is directed towards the left arm electrode at -30 degrees.]
  • Lead aVF [Lead augmented vector foot (aVF) has the positive electrode on the left leg and the negative pole is a combination of the right arm electrode and the left arm electrode. It is directed towards the left leg electrode at +90 degrees.]
  • Lead V1 [A precordial lead, placed to the right of the sternum in the fourth intercostal space. Also known as lead V2R.]
  • Lead V2 [A precordial lead, placed to the left of the sternum in the fourth intercostal space. Also known as lead V1R.]
  • Lead V3 [A precordial lead, placed directly between leads V2 and V4.]
  • Lead V3R [A precordial lead, placed directly on the right side of the chest between leads V1 and V4R.]
  • Lead V4 [A precordial lead, placed in the left fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.]
  • Lead V4R [A precordial lead, placed in the right fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.]
  • Lead V5 [A precordial lead, placed level with lead V4 at the left anterior axillary line.]
  • Lead V5R [A precordial lead, placed level with lead V4R at the right anterior axillary line.]
  • Lead V6 [A precordial lead, placed level with lead V5 at the left midaxillary line.]
  • Lead V6R [A precordial lead, placed level with lead V5R at the right midaxillary line.]
  • Lead V7 [Lead V7 is a posterior lead, placed in the posterior axillary line.]
  • Lead V8 [Lead V8 is a posterior lead, placed in the midscapular region.]
  • Lead V9 [Lead V9 is a posterior lead, placed in the paraspinal region.]
DescriptionDescription: Narrative description about the findings for the specified lead.
For example: ST segment findings.
P amplitudeP amplitude: Amplitude of the P wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
P durationP duration: Duration of P wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
P areaP area: Area of a monophasic P wave or the area of the initial portion of a biphasic P wave.
Property: Electrical potential time
Units:
  • 4.uV.ms{Ashman units}
  • uV.ms
P' amplitudeP' amplitude: Amplitude of P' wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
P' durationP' duration: Duration of P' wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
P' areaP' area: Area of the terminal portion of a biphasic P wave.
Property: Electrical potential time
Units:
  • 4.uV.ms{Ashman units}
  • uV.ms
Q amplitudeQ amplitude: Amplitude of the Q wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
Q durationQ duration: Duration of the Q wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
R amplitudeR amplitude: Amplitude of the R wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
R durationR duration: Duration of the R wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
S amplitudeS amplitude: Amplitude of the S wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
S durationS duration: Duration of the S wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
R' amplitudeR' amplitude: Amplitude of the R' wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
R' durationR' duration: Duration of the R' wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
S' amplitudeS' amplitude: Amplitude of the S' wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
S' durationS' duration: Duration of the S' wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
Ventricular Activation Time (VAT)Ventricular Activation Time (VAT): Interval from the onset of the QRS complex to the latest positive peak in the complex, or the latest substantial notch on the latest peak (whichever is later).
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
QRS p-pQRS p-p: Amplitude of the peak-to-peak QRS complex.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: >=0.0 mV
Limit decimal places: 2
QRS durationQRS duration: Duration of the QRS complex.
Measured from its onset to the ST segment onset (J point).
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
QRS areaQRS area: Area of the QRS complex.
Property: Electrical potential time
Units:
  • 4.uV.ms{Ashman units}
  • uV.ms
ST onsetST onset: Elevation or depression at the onset (J point) of the ST segment.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
ST midpointST midpoint: Elevation or depression at the midpoint of the ST segment.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
ST 80msST 80ms: Elevation or depression of the ST segment 80 ms after the end of the QRS complex (J point).
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
ST 60msST 60ms: Elevation or depression of the ST segment 60 ms after the end of the QRS complex (J point).
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
ST endST end: Elevation or depression at the end of the ST segment.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
ST durationST duration: Duration of the ST segment.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
ST slopeST slope: Slope of the ST segment.
Slope is measured in degrees for 25 mm/sec, 1mV/cm scaling.
Property: Angle, plane
Units: -90.0..90.0 °
Limit decimal places: 0
ST segment morphologyST segment morphology: Shape of the ST segment.
Value set sourced from DICOM PS3.16 2018 c - Content Mapping Resource -http://dicom.nema.org/medical/dicom/current/output/html/part16.html#sect_CID_3233
Choice of:
  •  Coded Text
    • ST elevation [The ST segment is elevated.]
    • ST depression [The ST segment is depressed.]
    • ST depression - horizontal [The ST segment is depressed but not sloping. This is a more specific form of 'ST depression'.]
    • ST depression - upsloping [The ST segment is depressed and sloping upward. This is a more specific form of 'ST depression'.]
    • ST depression - downsloping [The ST segment is depressed and downsloping. This is a more specific form of 'ST depression'.]
  •  Text
T amplitudeT amplitude: Amplitude of the T wave.
Property: Voltage, electrical
Units: mV
Limit decimal places: 2
T durationT duration: Duration of the T wave.
Property: Time
Units: >=0.0 ms
Limit decimal places: 0
T areaT area: Area of the T wave.
Property: Electrical potential time
Units:
  • 4.uV.ms{Ashman units}
  • uV.ms
Lead detailsLead details: Additional structured details about the specified lead.
Include:
All not explicitly excluded archetypes
Lead commentLead comment: Additional narrative about the lead results, not captured in other fields.
Additional detailsAdditional details: Additional structured details about the ECG result.
Include:
All not explicitly excluded archetypes
events
Any eventAny event: Default, unspecified point in time or interval event which may be explicitly defined in a template or at run-time.
Other contributorsMorten Aas, Diakonhjemmet Sykehus, Norway
Marit Alice Venheim, Helse Vest IKT, Norway (Nasjonal IKT redaktør)
Ole Andreas Bjordal, Webmed, Norway
Erling Are Hole, Helse Bergen, Norway
Vebjørn Arntzen, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Koray Atalag, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Heidi Aursand, Oslo universitetssykehus, Norway
Silje Ljosland Bakke, Helse Vest IKT AS, Norway (openEHR Editor)
Ivar Berge, Oslo Universitetssykehus, Norway
Greg Burch, Tiny Medical Apps, United Kingdom
Marja Buur, Medisch Centrum Alkmaar/ Code24, Netherlands
Tamsin Cockayne, Australia
Marc Cotran, identity vision systems, Canada
Lisbeth Dahlhaug, Helse Midt - Norge IT, Norway
Einar Engtrø, DIPS AS, Norway
Heather Grain, Llewelyn Grain Informatics, Australia
Sam Heard, Ocean Informatics, Australia
Eugene Igras, IRIS Systems, Inc., Canada
Lars Ivar Mehlum, Nasjonal IKT HF, Norway
Tom Jarl Jakobsen, Helse Bergen, Norway
Mikkel Johan Gaup Grønmo, Forvaltningssenter EPJ, Helse Nord, Norway (Nasjonal IKT redaktør)
Aljoscha Kindermann, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Germany
Nils Kolstrup, Skansen Legekontor og Nasjonalt Senter for samhandling og telemedisin, Norway
Anette Larsson, Tieto Sweden AB, Sweden
Liv Laugen, Oslo universitetssykehus, Norway (Nasjonal IKT redaktør)
Øygunn Leite Kallevik, Helse Bergen, Norway
Heather Leslie, Atomica Informatics, Australia (openEHR Editor)
Siv Marie Lien, DIPS ASA, Norway
Hildegard McNicoll, freshEHR Clinical Informatics Ltd., United Kingdom
Ian McNicoll, freshEHR Clinical Informatics, United Kingdom (openEHR Editor)
Lars Morgan Karlsen, Nordlandssykehuset Bodø, Norway
Jayashree Panickar, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Line Silsand, Universitetssykehuset i Nord-Norge, Norway
Raymond Simkus, Brookswood Family Practice, Canada
Niclas Skyttberg, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Trine Strand, Oslo Universitetssykehus (OUS), Norway
Tim Sturgill, United States
Norwegian Review Summary, Nasjonal IKT HF, Norway
Andreas Sundstrom, Capio S:t Gorans Hospital, Sweden
Nyree Taylor, Ocean Informatics, Australia
Micaela Thierley, Helse Vest IKT, Norway
Rowan Thomas, St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Australia
Anders Thurin, VGR, Sweden
John Tore Valand, Haukeland Universitetssjukehus, Norway (Nasjonal IKT redaktør)
Stian Torleif Varpe, Helse Vest IKT, Norway
Jesus Trigo, Public University of Navarre, Spain
Karl Trygve Kalleberg, Oslo Universitetssykehus, Norway
Translators
  • German: Aljoscha Kindermann, Kim Sommer, University Hospital of Heidelberg, MHH, aljoscha.kindermann@med.uni-heidelberg.de, sommer.kimkatrin@mh-hannover.de
  • Norwegian Bokmål: Silje Ljosland Bakke, Helse Vest IKT AS, silje.ljosland.bakke@helse-vest-ikt.no
  • Arabic (Syria): Mona Saleh