Radiology, Vol 127, 141-145, Copyright © 1978 by Radiological Society of North America
On-line computer storage, retrieval, and reporting of coded angiographic data
A Budkin, AJ Gosselin and TJ Stokes Jr
Interpretations of angiographic images have been coded and stored using an
on-line computer terminal for seven years. Decoded angiographic information
is incorporated in computer-generated reports which are printed on demand
after completion of cardiac catheterization procedures. Currently, almost
5,500 cases are stored in an off-line data base which has been designed to
help identify patterns with prognostic potential. Also, the program has
helped standardize angiographic nomenclature, saved much clerical time, and
virtually eliminated clerical errors. The program interacts with other
software in the hospital, avoiding repetitious entries. The advantages and
shortcomings of the program and commonly used approaches to computer
storage/retrieval of radiographic information are described.
