Medical Management – Value of Baseline EKG

“When a baseline EKG is available there is 54% reduction in Unnecessary Hospitalization.”

(J Gen Intern Med 1990; 5: 381-388)

“79% of Physicians found a baseline EKG facilitated a more rapid and accurate diagnosis and treatment.”

(American Journal of Medicine 1991; 91: 576-583)

“All adults over age 40 should have a baseline EKG and initial evaluation even if there is no apparent heart disease or dysfunction.”

(Journal of the American College of Cardiology 1992; 19; 473-481 ACC/AHA Task Force Report)

“Professional Societies that recommend baseline EKGs for all adults over the age of 40.”

(The American Academy of Family Practice, The American College of Cardiology, The American Heart Association, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The National Institutes of Health, and The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)