Review

Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?

Marshaleen N. Henriques-Forsythe, MD, Chinedu C. Ivonye, MD, Uma Jamched, MD, Lois Kemilembe K. Kamuguisha, MD, Kelechukwu A. Olejeme, MD, MPH and Anekwe E. Onwuanyi, MD
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 2009, 76 (6) 368-372; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.76a.07260

ABSTRACT

Cardiac telemetry is widely used in hospitals, but it is expensive and labor-intensive. Therefore, it should be used only in those most likely to benefit. The authors review the available evidence and offer their recommendations.

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