SCP-ECG
SCP-ECG
SCP-ECG (Standard Communications Protocol for Computer-Assisted Electrocardiography), pronounced as /ɛs siː piː iː siː dʒiː/, is a medical protocol used in electrocardiography to facilitate the communication between different computer systems.
Etymology
The term SCP-ECG is an acronym derived from the phrase Standard Communications Protocol for Computer-Assisted Electrocardiography. The term electrocardiography is derived from the Greek words elektro (electricity), kardia (heart), and graphein (to write).
Definition
SCP-ECG is a protocol that allows for the standardized exchange of electrocardiogram data between different computer systems. This protocol is used in the field of cardiology and is essential for the interoperability of different ECG devices and systems.
Related Terms
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Protocol: A set of rules and guidelines for communicating data.
- Interoperability: The ability of different systems, devices, or applications to connect and communicate in a coordinated way, without effort from the end user.
See Also
- Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
- Health Level Seven International (HL7)
- Medical Imaging
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SCP-ECG
- Wikipedia's article - SCP-ECG
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