Journal of Electrocardiology
Volume 36 , Pages 145-150 , December 2003

Development of a new QT algorithm with heterogenous ECG databases

  • Günter Schreier, PhD

      Affiliations

    • ARC Seibersdorf Research GmbH, Biosignal Processing and Telemedicine, Graz, Austria
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Günter Schreier, PhD, ARC Seibersdorf research GmbH, Biosignal Processing and Telemedicine, Grottenhofstrasse 3, 8053, Graz, Austria
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  • Dieter Hayn, MSc

      Affiliations

    • ARC Seibersdorf Research GmbH, Biosignal Processing and Telemedicine, Graz, Austria
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  • Suave Lobodzinski, PhD

      Affiliations

    • California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA

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PII: S0022-0736(03)00127-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2003.09.039

Journal of Electrocardiology
Volume 36 , Pages 145-150 , December 2003

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