At University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center and University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center, a physician no longer needs to visit the Cardiology Department, pull their patient’s chart, view, and interpret a hard copy of an ECG. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are viewed anywhere - clinics, offices, home, and online - with the implementation of a new cardiology information system called MUSE.

MUSE saves physicians hours, even days. When a study is interpreted, a report is then immediately sent to the patient’s physician via fax, e-mail or network printer. MUSE, which was implemented at UH Conneaut Medical Center and UH Geneva Medical Center in March, is integrated with the new electronic medical record (EMR) allowing patient care providers to have their patient’s data at their finger tips. The MUSE system also enables physicians to view and compare previous ECGs with current tracings which allow physicians to see any differences and has tools to better visualize subtle rhythm changes which will assist with rapid diagnosis as well as with the development of a patients plan of care.

“As part of a large health system, MUSE brings the power of connectivity and integration,” says Jeff Carlson, Director of Ambulatory Services at UH Geneva Medical Center. “UH Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute continues to advance the use of technology throughout the health system which enables rapid diagnosis and treatment. The MUSE implementation is a perfect example.”