Vectorcardiographic diagnostic & prognostic information derived from the 12-lead electrocardiogram

Man, Sum-Che (2016)

Doctoral Thesis

This thesis consists of a number of studies revolving around the leading research theme, i.e., the derivation of new vectorcardiographic diagnostic & prognostic information from the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Various research questions have been addressed, but most studies use a similar data processing approach, consisting of initial mathematical synthesis of a vectorcardiogram (VCG) from a standard 12-lead ECG, followed by the measurement of general VCG characteristics like maximal QRS- and T vectors, QRS- and T integrals, the spatial QRS-T angle (SA) and the ventricular gradient (VG). Studies focus on methodological as well as on clinical issues, and are discussed in the thesis.

• BEATS
• LEADS
• Vectorcardiogram
• Prognosis
• Diagnosis
• Electrocardiogram

• All authors: Man, Sum-Che
• Supervisor: Schalij, M.J.; Wall, E.E. van der
• Co-supervisor: Swenne, C.A.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University
• Date: 2016-02-11
• ISBN (print): 9789461698155
• Sponsorship: Hartstichting Fysiologic ECG services B.V. LEADS Online B.V. Hartis Medisch Centrum