Quality Reports - Herma Heart Center
Electrocardiogram (EKG), Stress, Tilt - Volume
Why we measure it - EKGs, stress and tilt tests are simple, quick and painless procedures, however reading pediatric results needs a high degree of specialization. Research shows that physicians and hospitals that treat a large number of patients tend to provide better care and have improved outcomes for treatments and procedures.
What this means - An electrocardiogram is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms (arrhythmias or dysrhythmias) and detects heart muscle damage. An exercise stress test helps doctors determine how well a child's heart handles work. And a tilt table test helps diagnose fainting or blackout spells. The significant increase in 2007 was due to the addition of a provider.
About the data - This data reflects procedures captured in our billing system in years 2006-2008.
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What we're doing to provide the best care:
- We expanded our clinic space to care for more patients with the hospital tower construction completed in 2009.
- We have new systems in place to report results more quickly, such as MUSE where the results are automatically delivered to the referring physician.
- We established a results turnaround goal of 24 to 48 hours.
- We developed innovative programs including 24-hour holter monitoring where every heart beat is recorded for a 24-hour duration through a mobile EKG machine and trans telethonic event recorder that sends heart signals over the phone.
- We are involved in research studies such as family history of sudden deaths and the use of EKGs as a screening tool for medication side effects.
Patients/Families:
- If you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, please call Central Scheduling at (877) 607-5280 or (414) 607-5280 as soon as possible to reschedule so another child can be seen.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment so we can gather needed information from you before you see the doctor.
- Bring the name, address, phone and fax numbers of your primary care and/or referring doctor so we can update them appropriately on your care.
- Bring a full list of the medications your child is taking including over-the-counter medicines such as vitamins and supplements.
If you have questions about this data or information, e-mail us or call (414) 266-6556.
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