Universal ECG™  Electrocardiogram ECG / EKG

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The Universal ECG is the smallest and lightest 12 lead EKG on the market.

Perform resting ECG anytime, anywhere with unparalleled ease-of-use. The ECG includes everything you need to start testing. Simply connect to your favorite PC, laptop or handheld and you are ready to begin.   

Results are displayed on-screen for quick assessment. /files/Graphic Files/Purchase-Icon.jpgA full set of diagnostic measurements are automatically interpreted by the advanced Louvaine Algorithm.

Connect via CF/PC Card Slot, Serial or USB port.

About the Accuracy:

The Universal ECG uses the Louvaine analysis program. In 1991, clinical researchers evaluated nine popular ECG algorithms compared to eight cardiologists relative to a standardized database of ECG tracings1. The Louvaine algorithm had the best total accuracy of all the algorithms (77.3%) evaluated. It was also the best in correctly diagnosing Myocardial Infarction (82.1%) and the second best in diagnosing Ventricular Hypertrophy, which were both better than the respective combined scores of the eight cardiologists.

Control Patients
N=382 
 		 Ventricular Hypertrophy
N=291		 Myocardial Infarction
N=547		 Total Accuracy
N=1220
Padova   89.8  61.3    47.1   62.0   
Nagoya-Fukuda  89.3  42.6   63.7   65.6   
IBM Medis  91.3  49.4   62.5   67.6   
HP (Agilent)    93.5  51.0   64.5   69.3   
Glasgow  94.0  51.0   67.7   69.7  
GE (Marquette)  86.3  61.1   69.7   69.8  
Means   97.1  42.5   67.2   69.8  
Hannover  86.6  72.1   79.0   75.8  
Louvaine  91.5  67.0   82.1*   77.3*  
8 Cardiologists Combined Scores  97.1  64.4   80.3   79.2  

The numbers in the table above represent the percent correct diagnosis.


Additional benefits of the Universal ECG:

  • Print to any Windows® based printer eliminating expensive thermal paper that fades over time.
  • Enter physician comments and modify/confirm interpretation on-screen.
  • No batteries needed. All power is drawn from the PC.
  • Patient isolation and defibrillator protection of 4000 volts.
  • Create PDFs and JPEGs instantly.
  • Calibration and maintenance is not required since there are no moving parts.

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Don't look any further. The Universal ECG comes standard with everything you need to acquire and analyze 12 lead EKG data:

  • Includes easy-to-use workstation software, Office Medic™ , for acquiring, storing and reviewing ECGs on a desktop or laptop computer.

  • Includes free Pocket PC software, Pocket Medic™, for acquiring, storing and reviewing analyzed 12 lead EKG on a Pocket PC.

  • Includes free networking software, IDMS Small Office, enabling you to acquire ECG data in multiple locations and store the results in one central Office Medic database.

  • Includes free synchronization software, MedicSync™ for transferring data between multiple databases. Simply dock your Pocket PC to instantly transfer data.

  • Includes the advanced Louvaine algorithm which provides the most accurate analysis and interpretation of 12 lead EKGs.

  • Free 3-year Hardware Warranty.
  • Also available as a 6 lead (non-interpretive).


QRS medical devices are manufactured under an ISO 13485 Registered Quality Management System. The Universal ECG is FDA approved and CE Marked in accordance with MDD 93/42/EEC.


12 Lead EKG: MSRP $2,995 (includes interpretation and analysis, networking software, workstation software, Pocket PC software and synchronization software). 

6 Lead EKG (non-interpretive): MSRP $1,495 (includes networking software, workstation software, Pocket PC software and synchronization software).

Pricing may vary based on location and reseller value-added services.

1Willems, J.L., et al., "The Diagnostic Performance of Computer Programs for the Interpretation of Electrocardiograms", New England Journal of Medicine (1991); 325: 1767-1773