ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY INC /DE/
10-K, 1996-04-01
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                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                         Washington, D. C.  20549

                                 FORM 10-K

[x]  Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
                         Act of 1934 (fee required)

               DECEMBER 31, 1995                          1-9731
          (FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED)            (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)


[ ]  Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
                   Exchange Act of 1934 (no fee required)

                    ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                DELAWARE                                 72-0925679
      (State or other jurisdiction of                  (IRS Employer 
       incorporation of organization)              Identification Number)

           5910 COURTYARD DRIVE #300                        78731
                 AUSTIN, TEXAS                            (Zip Code)
   (Address of principal executive offices)


                             (512) 343-6912
          (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

        SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 (b) OF THE ACT:

    COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE                AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE
        (Title of Each Class)        (Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered)

        SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT

                                  NONE

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X  No
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     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to 
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be 
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or 
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 
10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    
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      On February 29, 1996, there were 3,564,511 shares of the registrant's 
common stock outstanding, par value $.01, which is the only class of common 
or voting stock of the registrant.  As of February 29, 1996, the aggregate 
market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates was 
$14,336,755 based upon the closing price of the shares of common stock on the 
American Stock Exchange. 

                     DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

        Exhibits of a Registration Statement on Form S-18 as filed with the 
Commission in April 1988, Registration Statement No. 33-20945-FW, a 
Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed with the Commission in August 
1990,  Registration Statement No. 33-36607, a Registration Statement on Form 
S-8 as filed with the Commission in October 1992,  Registration Statement No. 
33-53810, and a Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Commission 
in October 1993, Registration Statement No. 33-69970, are incorporated by 
reference into Part IV, Item 14. 


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                                    PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

                                  BACKGROUND

        Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. ("ART") was incorporated under 
the laws of the State of Louisiana in 1981 and reincorporated under the laws 
of the State of Delaware in 1987.  ART is engaged in marketing and 
manufacturing computerized medical instruments which acquire data and analyze 
electrical impulses of the heart to detect and aid in the treatment of 
potentially lethal arrhythmias.  ART's product-line includes signal-averaging 
electrocardiographic (SAECG) equipment, cardiac catheterization equipment, 
and electrophysiology equipment.  ART's patented and proprietary signal-
averaging product line is comprised of the 1200 EPX-TM-, the LP-Pac Q-TM-, 
the PREDICTOR IIc-TM-, and the PREDICTOR-Registered Trademark- I.  ART 
is the exclusive distributor for the Astro-Med, Inc. proprietary K3 Cardiac 
Catheterization product line for the United States and Canada.  Additionally, 
ART is the exclusive distributor for the CardioMapp-TM- and CardioLab-TM-, 
Prucka Engineering, Inc.'s electrophysiology products.

        ART's wholly-owned subsidiary, Micron Products Inc. ("Micron"), is a 
manufacturer and distributor of silver/silver chloride-plated sensor elements 
("sensors") used in the manufacture of disposable electrodes constituting a 
part of ECG diagnostic and monitoring instruments.  Micron also acts as a 
distributor of metal snap fasteners ("snaps"), another component used in the 
manufacture of disposable electrodes.  Micron was incorporated in the State 
of Massachusetts in 1972 and is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

        The following table sets forth for the periods specified, the net 
sales derived from the products of ART and its subsidiary Micron 
(collectively the "Company"):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                      ------------------------------------------------------------   
                                          1995       %          1994       %         1993       %    
                                      -----------   ---     -----------   ---    -----------   ---   
            <S>                         <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>   
          SAECG equipment...........  $   808,043     3     $   901,608     5    $ 1,071,062     6  
          CardioLab & CardioMapp....   13,671,703    60       8,714,896    50      9,466,260    53  
          Sensors & Snaps...........    8,448,343    37       7,764,163    45      7,259,295    41  
                                      -----------   ---     -----------   ---    -----------   ---  
            Total                     $22,928,089   100     $17,380,667   100    $17,796,617   100  
                                      -----------   ---     -----------   ---    -----------   ---  
                                      -----------   ---     -----------   ---    -----------   ---  
</TABLE>

        The Company believes that the continued growth in the fields of 
cardiology and electrophysiology will result in significant opportunities for 
the Company to supply equipment and related disposables to hospitals, clinics 
and physicians.  The Company is actively seeking to acquire additional 
product lines to supply this market.  
 
                             RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH ASTRO-MED, INC. 

        In November 1995, ART signed an agreement ("the Agreement") with 
Astro-Med, Inc. ("Astro-Med"), to exclusively distribute its family of 
proprietary K3 Cardiac Catheterization products (K3 Cath-Lab).  The agreement 
is for an initial term of eighteen months and can be extended under certain 
conditions for an additional three years.  Astro-Med is a manufacturer of 
specialty printer systems and related equipment which display, monitor, 
analyze and print data for aerospace, industrial and medical applications.  
The Astro-Med K3 Cath-Lab is an advanced hemodynamics system for use in a 
standard hospital Cath-Lab.  The FDA issued a 510(k) in November 1994, which 
allows the K3 to be sold to the medical community in the United States.  
Astro-Med is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ National Market 
System under the symbol ALOT.  

CONSOLIDATED BANK FINANCING COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 1995

        In November 1995, the Company obtained funding for a consolidated 
$3.5 million working capital line of credit and a $375,000 term loan with a 
bank.  The line of credit is collateralized by the accounts receivable and 
inventory of  ART and Micron and bears interest at prime plus .75%.  The 
consolidated working capital line of credit replaced the individual lines of 
credit maintained by ART and Micron.  Previously the individual lines of 
credit maintained by the parent and its subsidiary hampered the Company's 
ability to maximize its overall credit capacity to meet its liquidity needs.  
The new working capital line of credit originally matured October 31, 1996, 
however, the maturity has been extended to September 30, 1997 based primarily 
on the Company's performance since closing and the agreement to distribute 
the Astro-Med K3 Cath-Lab.  The new working capital line of credit is 
expected to enhance profitability and significantly improve financial 
flexibility and liquidity.


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COMPLETION OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING OF $600,000 IN DEBENTURES

        In August 1995, the Company completed a $600,000 private bond 
placement.  The bonds are subordinated to the bank, carry an 11% interest 
rate, and are payable in 5 years.  ART issued the bondholders an aggregate 
of 279,000 warrants to purchase ART stock at $3.00 per share as part of the 
private placement.  The warrants expire 5 years from the date of the bond.  
The bond proceeds were used to help ART meet common stock  repurchase 
commitments and to provide working capital for new product acquisitions and 
development.  

ACC EXPERT CONSENSUS REPORT RELEASED

        A report from an ACC expert panel of cardiologists, released in 
January 1996, deemed that the signal-averaged electrocardiography (SAECG) 
test employing the bidirectional Butterworth filter is a valuable tool in 
several cardiac disease clinical indications.  ART holds the US and 
international patents for the use of the bidirectional Butterworth filter.  
The filtering technique employed in the Simson Method for late potential 
analysis of the SAECG is the only method recommended by this recent expert 
consensus, as well as by a previous "Standards" paper issued jointly by the 
American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and the European 
Society of Cardiology. The new report stated that the SAECG test is 
established as being valuable for identifying patients after a heart attack 
who are at high risk for developing sustained ventricular arrhythmias, and 
also for identifying patients with ischemic heart disease and unexplained 
syncope, who are likely to have inducible ventricular tachycardia.  
Furthermore, the SAECG test has been found to be valuable in risk stratifying 
nonischemic cardiomyopathy patients who may develop sustained ventricular 
arrhythmias, and also for assessment of the success of operations for 
ventricular arrhythmias.  Other promising indications include the detection 
of tissue rejection in heart transplant patients, and the effects of 
anti-arrhythmic drugs.  The SAECG non-invasive test, which now has its own 
CPT code for reimbursement, was shown to be more cost effective than other 
tests used for similar type of risk stratification, such as invasive 
programmed stimulation, ejection fraction and Holter tests.  The consensus 
paper also said that Medicare reimbursement for this test has shown an upward 
trend from 1992 to 1994.

                           DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

SIGNAL-AVERAGING ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC (SAECG) PRODUCTS

        Sudden cardiac death afflicts over 400,000 individuals in the United 
States alone each year. As described in an Expert Consensus on 
Signal-Averaged Electrocardiography published in the Journal of the American 
College of Cardiology (Vol. 27, No. 1, 1996), these occurrences are due to 
sustained ventricular tachycardia (abnormally rapid heartbeat) or ventricular 
fibrillation (very fast, completely irregular heartbeat) which severely 
affect the capability of the heart's pumping chambers or ventricles.  
Ventricular arrhythmias are distinguished from arrhythmias affecting the 
atrium (the non-pumping chambers of the heart), which generally are not 
life-threatening.  The majority of ventricular arrhythmias occur in patients 
who have survived a prior heart attack or have significant coronary artery 
disease.  However, individuals with primary electrical disturbances of the 
heart comprise an additional subset of patients.  Thus, various techniques 
have evolved to detect and treat individuals at risk of the development of 
sustained ventricular arrhythmias which may cause marked interference with 
the proper functioning of blood circulation, resulting, in some cases, in 
sudden cardiac death.

        By analyzing the electrical signals from the hearts of animal and 
human survivors of heart attacks, researchers have found that, in contrast to 
the relatively discrete, narrow high amplitude signals recorded from normal 
subjects, low amplitude, high frequency signals persisted well after the 
heartbeats were recorded in approximately 20% to 25% of heart attack 
survivors.  These latter signals became known as "late potentials."  Since 
directly recorded late potentials had been documented in subjects with 
malignant ventricular arrhythmias, the hypothesis arose that late potentials 
would be recorded in subjects with, or at risk of, sustained ventricular 
arrhythmias.  After successful surgical treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, 
these late potential signals disappeared, which indicated an association 
between these abnormal signals and the underlying condition.

        Signal-averaged surface (non-invasive) electrocardiography has become 
well established as a means of evaluating and diagnosing those individuals at 
risk for potentially lethal ventricular arrhythmias as documented by an 
Expert Consensus on SAECG (noted above).  The steps involved in obtaining a 
SAECG include:  recording, digitization, averaging, amplification, and 
filtering. Conventional surface electrocardiography generally cannot detect 
late potentials.  A major limitation stems from the inability to isolate the 
low amplitude signals.  Amplification of the standard electrocardiogram to 
detect late potentials results in contamination by coincident electrical 
noise. The SAECG processes enable late potentials to be amplified and 
enhanced, while eliminating undesired electrical noise.  At the annual 
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in November 1995, abstracts of 
studies were presented which described potential new areas of effective use 
of ART's SAECG technology.  Of primary interest were (1) SAECG as a predictor 
of sudden cardiac death after coronary arterial bypass surgery; (2) SAECG as 
a tool for determining the effectiveness of ACE inhibitor drug therapy; and 


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(3) as a non-invasive method of detecting rejection after heart transplant 
surgery.  These studies have the potential to broaden the uses of SAECG 
technology and applications of ART's SAECG products.  ART's patented 
technology is considered the standard in medicine for SAECG.  ART's SAECG 
products are described in detail below. 

    1200 EPX

        The 1200 EPX is a specialized high resolution ECG system used to 
detect late potentials which cannot be detected by conventional surface ECG 
instruments.  The 1200 EPX is used in conjunction with an MS-DOS based 
personal computer utilizing the patented Simson bi-directional Butterworth 
filtering technique.  The 1200 EPX acquires, digitizes, averages and filters 
the cardiac signals providing late potential analysis with its time domain 
and frequency-domain analysis software.  ART has the rights to the use of the 
Simson bi-directional Butterworth filtering technique for the detection of 
late potentials in the terminal portion of the QRS cycle.  This method, 
characterized as the "Standard", was pioneered by Michael Simson, MD, and has 
been built into each 1200 EPX.  Hard copy reports are generated using 
laserjet printers.  See "EPSoft-TM- Software Library" for post-processing 
applications available for the 1200 EPX.

    LP-PAC Q AND PREDICTOR IIc

        The LP-Pac Q is a low-cost signal-averaging kit for MS-DOS based 
personal computers which consists of a "smart" SAECG pre-amplifier/patient 
cable, lead wires, a data acquisition system (DAS) card to receive ECG 
signals in real-time, time domain late-potential analysis software and an 
isolation safety transformer.  The LP-Pac Q uses the patented Simson 
bi-directional Butterworth filtering technique, the recognized standard for 
the detection of late potentials, and provides results which are 
substantially equivalent to the 1200EPX.  All software modules for the 1200 
EPX are also available for the LP-Pac Q, with the exception of Heart Rate 
Variability analysis.  See "EPSoft-TM- Software Library".  In January 1996, 
ART received CE mark certification for the LP-Pac Q.  The certification of 
the CE mark is required to export products to the European community.    

        The PREDICTOR IIc is a cart-based patient-isolated system comprised 
of the same components as the LP-Pac Q kit, but running PREDICTOR software on 
a notebook computer with a docking station.  A Hewlett-Packard laserjet 
printer is supplied as part of the cart-based system.

    PREDICTOR I

        The PREDICTOR I is a personal computer-based signal-averaging device 
that records and analyzes cardiac late potentials.  The PREDICTOR I consists 
of a computer, digitizing hardware, programmable amplifiers, QRS detection 
hardware/firmware, preamplifiers, and a printer.  Software is provided to 
facilitate the use of these components.  The PREDICTOR I is designed to give 
the physician a flexible tool for the research setting as well as for 
clinical use.          

    EPSOFT-TM- SOFTWARE LIBRARY 

        ART's research and development staff has recently developed 
breakthrough digital signal processing techniques to enhance the overall 
analytical power of the SAECG test.  Two such new developments are the 
IntraSpect-TM- and Early Potential Analysis software packages.

        IntraSpect-TM- permits visualization and quantification of electrical 
fragmentation within the entire QRS complex (entire ventricular 
depolarization cycle), using individual-lead Acceleration Spectrum Analysis 
(ASA).  Hence, micropotential detection is no longer limited to the "late 
potential" region.  Furthermore, patients with conduction delay problems 
(i.e. "bundle branch block") can have SAECG analysis performed on them.  This 
covers 25% of a patient population which previously could not be analyzed 
with SAECG.  

        The Early Potential Analysis software has been designed specifically 
for P wave-triggered SAECG acquisition and analysis and is used as a research 
tool in assessing patients at risk for atrial fibrillation and flutter.  ART 
continues to offer other optional post-processing signal averaging software 
packages for the 1200 EPX and LP-Pac Q, including Cal-ABS-TM- Plus software 
for individual lead time domain analysis and FFT-Plus-TM- spectral temporal 
mapping software; and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) software for the 1200EPX.  
These optional signal-averaging software packages are not approved by the FDA 
and are for research purposes, not clinical diagnosis. 

        ART also offers the PREDICTOR Heart Rate Variability ECG software 
("PREDICTOR HRVECG"), which is marketed under a 510(k) granted by the FDA in 
1989.  PREDICTOR HRVECG provides time and frequency domain mathematical tools 
for the non-invasive assessment of R wave to R wave in sequential QRS 
complexes.  PREDICTOR HRVECG can be used alone or in conjunction with a 
PREDICTOR I, PREDICTOR IIc, and LP-Pac Q signal-averaging systems.

        Software upgrades are provided at no charge to customers with systems 
under warranty.  Sales of post-processing software products were not material 
to the Company's business in 1995. 


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K3 CATH-LAB

        In November 1995, ART signed a four and one-half year agreement ("the 
Agreement") with Astro-Med, Inc. ("Astro-Med"), to exclusively distribute its 
family of proprietary K3 Cardiac Catheterization products (K3 Cath-Lab).  The 
Agreement may be terminated by the Manufacturer, at the discretion of 
Manufacturer on ninety (90) days' written notice, at the end of a 
then-current contract year in the event Buyer does not meet certain minimum 
sales requirements set forth in the agreement. Astro-Med is a manufacturer of 
specialty printer systems and related equipment which display, monitor, 
analyze and print data for aerospace, industrial and medical applications.  
The Astro-Med K3 Cath-Lab is an advanced hemodynamics system for use in a 
standard hospital Cath-Lab.  The K3 is designed to produce complete 
hemodynamic analysis and comprehensive reports, including chronological logs, 
preliminary findings, full inventory control reports, letter generation and 
medical records, in a simplified drop-down menu format.  The FDA issued a 
510(k) in November 1994, which allows the K3 to be sold to the medical 
community in the United States.  Astro-Med is a publicly traded company 
listed on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol ALOT.  

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PRODUCTS

    CARDIOLAB

        The CardioLab was introduced and received a 510(k) from the FDA in 
early 1991.  The CardioLab is a computerized recording and analysis system 
used by electrophysiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias.  
The CardioLab is used in conjunction with a stimulator and catheters inserted 
through a blood vessel, allowing an electrophysiologist to electronically 
induce, monitor, record, analyze and treat arrhythmias under controlled 
conditions.  The CardioLab records cardiac electrical activity which is 
amplified, digitized and transmitted to a computer for real time analysis and 
display on a high resolution color graphics monitor or laser printer.  
Because the CardioLab can be used to accurately detect the presence and 
location of diseased or damaged heart tissue, in some cases, a procedure can 
be performed less invasively via catheter, as compared to open heart 
exploratory surgery, to treat the condition.

        The CardioLab components include an amplifier, computer, monitor and 
printer.  These hardware components are manufactured by various suppliers and 
are, to a large extent, interchangeable.  The CardioLab has a list price of 
$108,950 to $181,000, depending upon the configuration of the system 
purchased.  The CardioLab is manufactured by Prucka Engineering, Inc. of 
Houston and distributed exclusively by ART until December 31, 1996 pursuant 
to an agreement dated April 1, 1994.  During 1997, ART will receive a 4% 
commission on net sales of CardioLab systems and accessories sold anywhere in 
the world, up to a ceiling of $10,000,000 in total annual net sales. During 
1998, ART will receive a commission of 4% on CardioLab systems sold anywhere 
in the world, up to a ceiling of $10,000,000 in total annual net sales.  From 
January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2002, ART will receive a commission of 
3% of the net sales of CardioLab systems sold anywhere in the world, up to a 
ceiling of $10,000,000 in total net sales.  

    CARDIOMAPP

        The CardioMapp was introduced and received a 510(k) from the FDA in 
November 1989.  The CardioMapp is a computerized cardiac mapping system used 
during open heart surgery to assist surgeons in locating and treating 
electrical malfunctions of the heart.  The system uses several types of 
electrode arrays placed on the heart to monitor and record cardiac electrical 
activity.  The electrical activity is amplified, digitized and transmitted to 
a computer for real-time analysis and display in the operating room during 
surgery on a high resolution color graphics display or color printer.  The 
graphics display, or map, is presented to the surgeon within one to two 
minutes after the data is recorded.

        The CardioMapp components include fiber optic cable and electrodes, 
an amplifier, junction box, computer, monitor and printer.  The CardioMapp 
has a list price of $125,000 to $155,000, depending upon the configuration of 
the system purchased. The CardioMapp is manufactured by Prucka Engineering, 
Inc. of Houston and distributed exclusively by ART until December 31, 1996 
pursuant to an agreement dated April 1, 1994.  During 1997, ART will receive 
commissions on net sales of CardioMapp systems and accessories sold anywhere 
in the world, up to a ceiling of $10,000,000 in total net sales.   

SENSORS AND SNAPS

    SILVER/SILVER CHLORIDE-PLATED SENSOR ELEMENTS

        Micron is a manufacturer and distributor of silver/silver 
chloride-plated sensor elements for use in the manufacture of disposable 
electrodes for ECG diagnostic, monitoring and related instrumentation.

        The disposable electrode has proven to be more accurate and reliable 
than the reusable electrodes available in the market.  Additionally, 
disposable electrodes are faster and easier to use as compared to reusable 
electrodes, which require cleaning after each use.  As a result, the 
disposable electrode has replaced the reusable electrode in many 
applications.  A disposable electrode generally consists of an adhesive for 
attachment to the patient's body, a gel to insure maximum signal acquisition, 


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a conductor or snap for attachment to the transfer wires and the sensor 
element.  The type of sensor element manufactured by Micron consists of a 
molded plastic substrate plated with a silver/silver chloride surface which 
is a highly sensitive conductor of electrical signals.  Silver/silver 
chloride-plated disposable electrodes are utilized in coronary care units and 
for other monitoring purposes.  In most of these ECG procedures, up to ten 
electrodes are used and after each test, all such electrodes are discarded.

        In addition to the traditional ECG tests, disposable electrodes 
incorporating Micron's sensor elements are used in connection with the stress 
and "Holter" tests.  The Holter test utilizes a portable ECG heart monitoring 
device that is worn by a patient for up to 24 hours during the patient's 
normal activity and is designed to record data from the patient's heart.  The 
stress test monitors the human heart during rest followed by exercise and 
again at rest.  Both the Holter and stress tests employ disposable 
silver/silver chloride disposable electrodes.  

    METAL SNAP FASTENERS

        In February, 1991, Micron entered into a non-exclusive world-wide 
distribution agreement with a manufacturer of metal snap fasteners used to 
attach the disposable electrode to the lead wires of the ECG machine.  As a 
component of the finished silver/silver chloride disposable electrode, the 
snaps are sold to some of the same customers that use Micron's sensor 
elements.  Micron purchases finished snap fasteners from its supplier, 
performs quality control procedures and repackages the snaps for shipment to 
customers.  Snap shipments are often included along with Micron's sensor 
shipment to a customer.  While Micron is attempting to increase the market 
penetration of this product, there can be no guarantee that the snap fastener 
product line will produce increased revenues or profits in future periods.  

The following table shows sales of sensors and snaps by Micron for the years 
ended December 31:

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                                     1995       %       1994       %       1993       % 
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               <S>                   <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
              Sensors..........   $7,296,163    86   $6,620,729    85   $6,210,481    86
              Snaps............    1,152,180    14    1,143,434    15    1,048,814    14 
                                  ----------   ---   ----------   ---   ----------   ---
                Total..........   $8,448,343   100   $7,764,163   100   $7,259,295   100
                                  ----------   ---   ----------   ---   ----------   ---
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</TABLE>

                          ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

        Like many industrial processes, the Micron manufacturing process 
utilizes hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, the treatment and disposal of 
which are subject to federal and state regulation. Since its inception, 
Micron has expended significant funds to train its personnel, install waste 
treatment and recovery equipment and to retain an independent environmental 
consulting firm to constantly review, monitor and upgrade its air and waste 
water treatment activities.  As a result, Micron believes that the operation 
of its manufacturing facility is in compliance with currently applicable 
safety, health and environmental laws and regulations.

GROUNDWATER

        During September 1992, as a requirement for obtaining a mortgage to 
repurchase its Fitchburg, Massachusetts manufacturing facility, Micron 
performed an environmental 21-E Site Assessment.  A 21-E Site Assessment 
includes an analysis of ground water samples for the presence of certain 
petroleum based products, metals and solvents.  The analysis detected levels 
of petroleum products and metals in excess of the minimum allowable 
standards.   Micron filed a release report and a Preliminary Assessment and 
Interim Site Classification form with the Massachusetts Department of 
Environmental Protection ("DEP").  The DEP classified the site as a disposal 
site within the meaning of the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material 
Release Prevention and Response Act  and identified Micron as a potentially 
responsible party with liability.

        On January 21, 1993, Micron filed its Phase I Limited Site 
Investigation and Waiver Application ("Application").  The Application 
contained an historical overview of past uses of the site and its surrounding 
area.  The facility is located in the center of a heavily developed 
industrial area and use of the site and surrounding properties predates the 
early 1900's.  Micron has occupied the site from 1982 to the present.  The 
Application identified several potential off-site sources for the discharge 
and demonstrated that none of the types of chemicals found on the property 
are used in the Micron manufacturing process.  During February, 1993, the 
representatives of  the DEP visited the site.  On February 18, 1993, the DEP 
classified the site as a non-priority disposal site and granted Micron's 
waiver application with the stipulation that Micron evaluate the upgradient, 
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        As a condition of the waiver approved by the DEP, Micron was required 
to prepare a five-year plan of remediation for the property.  Micron retained 
an environmental consulting firm to organize, design, and implement a plan of 
remediation and to represent Micron in its dealings with the regulatory 
authorities.  Initial Phase II activities were undertaken in 1993, including 
drilling two borings and installing three monitoring wells.  In 1994, an 
elevation and location survey was conducted on the monitoring wells.  This 
data was used in conjunction with the depth to groundwater in each of the 
wells to construct a groundwater contour plan.  The groundwater contour plan 
is used to estimate the rate and direction of groundwater movement.  In 1995, 
permeability testing was conducted on the monitoring wells.  This data is 
used in evaluating the transport of contaminants via groundwater.  Additional 
Phase II activities, which will be conducted over approximately the next two 
years, will likely include further site history data collection, review and 
evaluation; evaluation of upgradient potential sources as required by the DEP 
waiver; additional soil sample collection to further define source areas; 
groundwater monitoring, report and required document preparation; risk 
assessment; and regulatory agency coordination.  Upon the completion of Phase 
II activities Micron will apply for final approval and clearance from the 
DEP.  The Massachusetts Contingency Plan allows closure of sites only after a 
condition of "no significant risk" is demonstrated.  If the DEP determines 
that the Company needs to implement the last phase of remediation (Phase 
III), the Company could incur approximately $200,000 of clean-up costs to 
remove contaminated property as estimated by the environmental engineering 
firm hired to represent the Company in its dealings with the DEP. Although 
the ultimate outcome is uncertain until Phase II is completed, as of December 
31, 1995, the engineering firm and management of the Company believe that 
Phase III remediation will not be required.

        Prior to its acquisition by the Company, Micron recorded a charge 
against earnings of $233,000 to cover estimated costs associated with site 
monitoring and remediation through Phase II.  Prior to December 31, 1992, 
Micron  incurred costs of $60,600 on site analysis and preparation of the 
site assessment and waiver application.  During 1995, 1994, and 1993 Micron 
spent approximately $24,900, $14,000, and $58,000, respectively, for site 
assessment, monitoring, and remediation.  At December 31, 1995, the accrued 
liabilities include approximately $75,200 to cover the estimated future costs 
associated with site monitoring and remediation. Management estimates that 
these costs could approximate from $65,000 to $360,000 depending upon the 
final decision by the DEP.

        Micron may seek recovery from other responsible parties if the source 
of the ground water pollution can be identified.  However the likelihood of 
the collection of damages cannot be evaluated at this time.

OPERATIONS

        During 1995, Micron spent approximately $139,000, of which 
approximately $5,000 was capitalized at December 31, 1995, on an extensive 
program to evaluate its manufacturing process, employee training, health and 
safety programs, air and waste water treatment systems, and to ensure 
compliance with current and future federal, state and local regulations, as 
well as to evaluate the adequacy of such systems to facilitate future growth. 
Certain of the above expenditures are classified as "one time" charges while 
others are normal recurring expenses associated with industrial producers in 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  The capitalized costs relate to 
expenditures to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process and to 
help mitigate or prevent possible future environmental contamination.  Such 
costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives of five years.

        Using the results of the study, Micron expects to undertake a 
manufacturing process and air and waste water treatment redesign.  The actual 
redesign, which will take place over the next two years, will require the 
purchase of capital equipment to upgrade, augment or replace existing 
manufacturing and waste treatment equipment.  All such expenditures are 
expected to be financed through an equipment capital lease arrangement.  The 
Company expects to spend up to approximately $480,000 in total for such 
capital improvements.  It is expected that Micron will benefit from a certain 
level of improved efficiency and savings related to recovery and recycling of 
water, silver and other chemicals to help offset some of the costs of the 
improvements.

                                   GENERAL

CUSTOMERS AND SALES

        ART sells its electrocardiographic, cardiac catheterization, and 
electrophysiology products primarily to hospitals where purchasing decisions 
are typically made on the advice of physicians affiliated with such 
hospitals.  ART's sales cycle, which generally commences at the time a 
hospital issues a request for proposal and ends upon submission of a purchase 
order, may take up to nine months.  ART generally fills orders within 
approximately 30 days of receipt of customer orders for electrocardiographic 
products and within approximately 60-90 days for cardiac catheterization and 
electrophysiology products.  Because orders are filled shortly after receipt, 
backlog is not usually material to ART's business.


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        Micron manufactures its sensor elements against specific customer 
purchase orders in accordance with supply agreements between Micron and the 
electrode manufacturers.  There are approximately 50 significant 
manufacturers of silver/silver chloride-plated disposable electrodes 
world-wide.  Micron sells its sensor elements to most of these manufacturers. 
During the year ended December 31, 1995, three major customers accounted for 
32%, 18%, and 14% of net sales of Micron.

        The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the 
approximate consolidated net sales and percentages of net sales derived from 
sales of the Company's products in its geographic markets:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              NET SALES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
                                              ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  1995        %        1994        %        1993        %
                                              -----------    ---   -----------    ---   -----------    ---
            <S>                                 <C>          <C>     <C>          <C>      <C>         <C>
        United States.......................  $16,380,540     71   $11,813,557     68   $12,699,599     72
        Europe..............................    4,325,860     19     2,938,187     17     1,804,633     10
        Canada, Mexico & South America......    1,078,263      5     1,210,068      7     1,430,150      8
        Far East............................    1,101,085      5     1,349,310      8     1,790,747     10
        Other...............................       42,341      -        69,545      -        71,488      -
                                              -----------    ---   -----------    ---   -----------    ---
            Total...........................  $22,928,089    100   $17,380,667    100   $17,796,617    100
                                              -----------    ---   -----------    ---   -----------    ---
                                              -----------    ---   -----------    ---   -----------    ---
</TABLE>

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE

    ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PRODUCTS

        INSTALLATION.  When a purchase order is received for SAECG products, 
ART or its independent sales representatives and distributors are responsible 
for installation of the systems.  The period from the time of execution of 
the purchase order until completion of installation of such system typically 
ranges from one to four weeks.  Astro-Med is responsible for installation of 
the K3 Cath-Lab at the customer location.  The period from the time of 
execution of the purchase order until completion of installation of a K3 
Cath-Lab is approximately 30-45 days.  Prucka is responsible for installation 
of the CardioMapp and CardioLab systems at the customer location.  The period 
from the time of execution of the purchase order until completion of 
installation of the electrophysiology system is approximately 90-120 days.  

        TRAINING.  Ordinarily, the sales representative provides training to 
customers in the use of SAECG products.  ART personnel are sometimes used to 
provide additional training support, as necessary.  Generally one day of 
training is provided on-site on the day of installation.  ART provides 
training for both the operation and use of the hardware and of all standard 
applications of the software.  When a K3 Cath-Lab is installed, two to four 
days of training is provided by Astro-Med and ART personnel.  In connection 
with the installation of CardioMapp and CardioLab systems, three days of 
training are provided by Prucka's personnel.

        WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE.  ART provides a one-year warranty which 
covers parts and labor for all of its SAECG software and hardware products.  
Customers may renew the warranty annually at a cost of approximately $1,000 
to $2,700 depending on the service level and type of system.  The K3 Cath-Lab 
comes with a standard one-year labor and parts warranty included in the 
purchase price.  All K3 Cath-Lab repairs are made by Astro-Med personnel.  
The CardioMapp and CardioLab systems and components are serviced by Prucka 
personnel.  CardioLab and CardioMapp systems are warranted for the first year 
with annual renewals available for a fee.

    SENSORS AND SNAPS

        Micron sells its sensors and snaps to original equipment 
manufacturers of disposable electrodes who assemble the finished product.  
Micron sales, manufacturing and customer service personnel provide the 
electrode manufacturers with technical support whenever necessary.

PRODUCT SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURING

    ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC

        ART currently has limited manufacturing capabilities for its signal 
averaging products and relies upon established inventories to fill current 
sales orders.  When additional units are required, ART plans to sub-contract 
the basic unit production and perform final assembly and quality-control 
testing in-house.

    CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION SYSTEMS

        ART is dependent upon Astro-Med as the sole supplier of the K3 Cath 
Lab.


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    ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

        ART is dependent upon Prucka as the sole supplier of CardioMapp and 
CardioLab systems. Under the distribution agreement between ART and Prucka, 
ART will continue to exclusively distribute the CardioLab and CardioMapp 
systems and accessories (the "Products") through December 31, 1996. 
Thereafter,  ART will receive royalties on Products sales through December 31, 
2002.

    SENSORS AND SNAPS

        Micron manufactures its sensor elements at its Fitchburg, 
Massachusetts facility employing a proprietary non-patented seven-step 
process.  The raw materials used by Micron in its sensors are (1) plastic 
resins used to mold the substrates and (2) silver/silver chloride chemical 
solutions for plating the molded plastic substrates.  Both the plastic used 
by Micron and the silver/silver chloride solutions are in adequate supply.  
Fluctuations in the price of silver are contractually passed on to customers. 


        During February, 1991, Micron entered into a non-exclusive world-wide 
distribution agreement for medical snap fasteners manufactured by TRW Inc. 
("TRW").  TRW later sold its entire fastener operation and Micron's medical 
snap fasteners are currently manufactured by Scovill, Inc. ("Scovill").  The 
agreement allows Micron to buy the various snap fasteners in bulk and to 
repackage and resell them to its customers.  The agreement has a provision 
for annual renewals and Micron and its supplier are cooperating to increase 
market penetration of the Scovill snap products.

MARKETING AND COMPETITION

        ART engages independent sales representatives and distributors of 
medical instruments in various regions throughout the United States and 
foreign distributors to market all of ART's products.  Sales representatives, 
who are paid on a commission basis, are generally responsible for identifying 
customers and demonstrating products in their respective geographic markets.  
ART has arrangements with 25 independent sales organizations in the United 
States, which sell ART's products. ART has arrangements with 29 foreign 
distributors who sell ART's products in most of the significant foreign 
markets.  To date, ART's independent sales organization has accounted for 
substantially all of ART's sales.  ART believes that the use of independent 
representatives and distributors, which typically specialize in specific 
products and areas and, accordingly, have specific knowledge of and contacts 
in particular markets, enhances the quality and scope of ART's marketing and 
sales efforts and permits ART to avoid the significant costs associated with 
creating a direct distribution network.  Pursuant to agreements with 
independent sales representatives and distributors, such sales force is 
prohibited from engaging in the promotion or sale of products that compete 
with ART's products.

        ART directly employs sales, marketing and management personnel who 
are responsible for making sales presentations and working in conjunction 
with independent sales representatives in marketing and selling products to 
doctors and hospitals.  ART's staff prepares advertising copy, full-color 
sales brochures, technical bulletins, reimbursement documentation, and 
sponsors training programs.  In addition, the in-house marketing department 
sets sales goals and manages the independent sales organizations as well as 
making marketing decisions with respect to present and future products.

    SAECG PRODUCTS

        ART's marketing efforts with respect to SAECG products have focused 
primarily on those hospitals with an electrophysiology laboratory and 
electrophysiologists with the ability to apply the late potential test in a 
clinical environment.  ART believes that this market segment is a relatively 
small percentage of the potential market for signal-averaging instruments.  
ART is expanding its marketing focus to include buying groups, cardiologists, 
and other physicians involved in the diagnosis of heart problems.  In the 
United States there are approximately 9,000 cardiologists certified by the 
American Board of Internal Medicine.  ART markets its SAECG products at 
regional and national trade shows in the United States and Europe.  In 
addition, ART markets its SAECG products through the use of direct mail 
campaigns to selected cardiologists.

        ART is aware of certain other companies which have developed or are 
developing technologies and products which are competitive with ART's 
products.  Other technologies or products which are functionally similar to 
ART's signal-averaging products are currently available from a number of 
competitors, including Del Mar Avionics, Marquette Electronics, Inc., and 
Hewlett-Packard Company, most of which are well established, have 
substantially greater financial and other resources than ART and have 
established reputations for success in the development, sale and service of 
products.  ART believes that its competitive advantage is based on a number 
of factors, including price, ease of use, and clinical acceptance of the 
methodology employed in ART's signal-averaging products.


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    CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION PRODUCTS

        The K3 Cath-Lab product is marketed through national trade shows in 
the United States. Additionally, ART has placed full-page advertisements in 
trade journals that have drawn an excellent response to the K3 which has 
certain major advantages over other, like products currently available. 
Competitors for the K3 include the Midas system from E for M Corp., the 
MAC-Lab/Cath Lab Manager from Marquette, Inc., the Horizon 9000 WS from 
Mennen Medical, the Q-Cath-DS from Quinton Instrument, the Cathcor C & T from 
Siemens Medical, and the Series II from Witt Biomedical.  Most of these 
competitors are well established and have substantially greater financial and 
other resources than ART.  ART believes that its competitive advantage is 
based on a number of factors, including price, ease of use, and clinical 
acceptance of the methodology employed in the K3.

       ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PRODUCTS

        Electrophysiology products are marketed at regional and national 
trade shows in the United States and Europe, usually in conjunction with 
Prucka.  ART believes that the CardioMapp currently is competitive in terms 
of performance features and price.  Also, the CardioLab system, distributed 
by ART, faces competition from other competitors who manufacture and market 
similar products, with digital technology, including C. R. Bard, Inc. and 
Quinton Instrument Co., which have greater financial and other resources than 
ART and have established reputations in the manufacture, sale and service of 
medical instruments.  ART believes that the features and price of the 
CardioLab compare favorably with products marketed by these competitors.

        SENSORS AND SNAPS

        Micron sells its sensor elements to most major manufacturers of 
disposable silver/silver chloride ECG electrodes.  Micron employs one 
full-time salesperson for sensors and snaps.  The Company believes that it 
has two competitors for sensors and that its sales of sensors greatly exceed 
those of its competition.

ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

        During 1995, ART's engineering and research and development efforts 
focused primarily on enhancing and improving the post-processing software 
used for SAECG equipment.  ART currently employs two engineers engaged in 
software and hardware development and one technician for customer telephone 
support, warranty repairs, and limited manufacturing.    ART also engages 
outside consultants for specific projects.  For the fiscal years ended 
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, ART expensed approximately $183,000, 
$235,000, and $196,000, respectively, in connection with engineering and 
research and development activities, which consisted principally of the 
salaries of its employees and consultants.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

        Diagnostic products such as those marketed by ART are subject to an 
extensive regulatory clearance process by the FDA and comparable agencies in 
other countries.  ART believes that the products currently marketed in the 
United States have all necessary governmental clearances required for the 
sale of such products in the United States and each of the countries in which 
its products are presently sold.  The regulatory process for diagnostic 
devices, which sometimes includes the requirements for pre-clinical and 
clinical testing, can take many years and requires the expenditure of 
substantial amounts of money.  In the event ART seeks to market new products 
or significantly modify a product currently in commercial distribution, ART 
would be required to obtain regulatory clearance.

        Federal legislation relating to medical devices could potentially 
cause compliance with the pre-market clearance and approval processes to be 
more time consuming, difficult and expensive. It is not anticipated that 
ART's products will be subject to special controls or regulation, but there 
can be no assurance that the FDA will not impose special controls or 
regulation.

THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT

        Hospitals, physicians and other health care providers that purchase 
capital or other equipment, such as the products sold by ART, for use in 
furnishing care to their patients typically rely on third-party payers, 
principally Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance plans, to 
reimburse all or part of the costs or fees associated with the medical 
procedures performed with such equipment, and of the capital costs of 
acquiring such equipment.  Cost control measures adopted by third-party 
payers in recent years and reductions in Medicare payments for hospital 
outpatient services and capital costs have had and may continue to have a 
significant effect on the purchasing practices of many such providers, 
generally causing them to be more selective in the purchase of medical 
equipment and to place increasing emphasis on maximizing the return on 
investment in new equipment.

        The Medicare statute prohibits payment for any items or services that 
are not reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or 
injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.  During 
1995, a survey 



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<PAGE>

conducted by the Company showed that SAECG medical tests were reimbursed 
under Part B Medicare in 49 states.  The procedures performed utilizing the 
K3 Cath-Lab, CardioLab and CardioMapp  systems are reimbursed under Part B 
Medicare in all states.  While third-party payers generally make their own 
decisions regarding which items and services to cover, Medicaid and other 
third-party payers often apply standards similar to Medicare's in determining 
whether to provide coverage for a particular medical procedure.

        ART is unable to predict the impact of additional legislation or 
regulations, if any,  which may be enacted or adopted in the future relating 
to ART's business or the health care industry, including third-party coverage 
and reimbursement.

INSURANCE

        The Company may be exposed to potential product liability claims by 
patients who use the Company's products.  ART maintains a general liability 
insurance policy, which includes product liability coverage of $1,000,000 per 
occurrence and $2,000,000 per year in the aggregate.  Micron also maintains a 
general liability insurance policy which includes product liability coverage 
of $1,000,000.  To date, there have been no asserted or threatened claims 
against the Company.  Although Company management believes the present 
insurance coverage is adequate for the types of products currently marketed 
by the Company, there can be no assurance that such insurance will be 
sufficient to cover potential claims or that the present level of coverage 
will be available in the future at a reasonable cost.

        ART has a directors and officers liability insurance policy with 
coverage in the amount of $2,000,000.

PATENTS AND PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY

    ART 

        The Simson Patent, which covers the core technology, including the 
signal-averaging and filtering technologies, on which the 1200 EPX, LP-Pac Q, 
and PREDICTOR I are based, is of material importance to ART.  ART holds an 
exclusive license for the Simson Patent, which expires in December 2000.  In 
connection with the 1200 EPX, ART is the assignee of three other U. S. 
Patents, two of which expire in July 2001 and the other in January 2002.  ART 
currently holds a non-exclusive license to a fifth U. S. Patent and has three 
patent applications pending.  ART holds foreign patents issued in Austria, 
Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Holland, Italy, 
Liechtenstein, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany.  ART believes that 
patent protection is important to its business and anticipates that it will 
apply for additional patents as deemed appropriate.

        As part of the acquisition of substantially all of Corazonix's assets 
in 1993, including those pertaining to high resolution ECG,  ART acquired 
four additional patents related to time and frequency domain analysis of 
electrocardiogram signals.  ART also owns two patents related to time and 
frequency domain analysis software developed by Ralph Haberl, M.D.  These 
patents were allowed in 1993 by the U.S. Patent Office, and cover the 
spectral-temporal mapping post-processing software packages sold by ART.

        Rapid technological development in the medical industry results in 
extensive patent filings and a rapid rate of issuance of new patents.  
Although ART believes that ART's products do not and will not infringe 
patents or violate proprietary rights of others, it is possible that its 
existing patent rights may not be valid or that infringement of existing or 
future patents or proprietary rights may occur.  In the event that ART's 
products infringe patents or proprietary rights of others, ART may be 
required to modify the design of its products or obtain a license.  There can 
be no assurance that ART will be able to do so in a timely manner upon 
acceptable terms and conditions.  In addition, there can be no assurance that 
ART will have the financial or other resources necessary to enforce or defend 
a patent infringement or proprietary rights violation action.  Moreover, if 
ART's products infringe patents or proprietary rights of others, ART could, 
under certain circumstances, become liable for damages, which could have a 
material adverse effect on ART.  ART does not own or have any license to any 
patents relating to the K3 Cath-Lab technology incorporated in such systems 
and is not aware of any patent or licenses to patents that Astro-Med may 
hold.  ART does not own or have any license to any patents relating to the 
CardioMapp or CardioLab instruments or technology incorporated in such 
instruments and it is not aware of any patents or licenses to patents that 
Prucka may hold.

        ART also relies on proprietary know-how and employs various methods 
to protect the source codes, concepts, ideas and documentation of its 
proprietary software.  However, such methods may not afford complete 
protection and there can be no assurance that others will not independently 
develop such know-how or obtain access to ART's know-how or software codes, 
concepts, ideas and documentation.  Furthermore, although ART has 
confidentiality agreements with its employees and appropriate vendors, there 
can be no assurance that such arrangements will adequately protect ART's 
trade secrets.

        ART is not aware of any new copyright registration or application for 
the software incorporated in the 1200 EPX, LP-Pac Q, PREDICTOR I, K3 
Cath-Lab, CardioMapp, or CardioLab.


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    MICRON 

        Micron employs a highly complex, proprietary non-patented seven step 
manufacturing process for its silver/silver chloride-plated sensor elements.  
 Key employees have executed nondisclosure and non-competition agreements.  
To maintain its leadership as a major supplier of sensors and snaps to the 
manufacturers of disposable silver/silver chloride ECG electrodes, Micron 
submitted a patent application for a radiographically translucent snap that 
is manufactured from a flexible electrically conductive thermoplastic 
polymeric compound in 1995.  In early 1996, the patent for this innovative 
product was granted to Micron.  Micron has begun marketing and manufacturing 
this product.  Future increased acceptance for this product and its potential 
applications is expected.

EMPLOYEES

        ART has thirteen full-time employees, including ten administrative, 
sales, marketing and supervisory personnel, and three engineering personnel.  
Micron employs forty-one full time employees, including ten administrative, 
sales and supervisory personnel, thirteen quality control personnel and 
eighteen production personnel.

ITEM 2.  PROPERTY

        During 1995 ART leased approximately 5,700 square feet of space in an 
office building in Austin, Texas from an unaffiliated landlord with monthly 
rental payments of approximately $5,700. During 1996 ART will rent 
approximately 4,800 square feet of office space in the same building with 
monthly rental payments of approximately $6,100.

        The manufacturing facility and offices of Micron are located in an 
industrial area in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.  The facility consists of a 
22,000 square foot, six story building which was repurchased in April, 1994.  
In August 1993, Micron entered into a lease for molding and quality control 
space from an unaffiliated landlord.  During 1995, the average monthly rent 
was approximately $6,300 per month for a total of 18,800 square feet.  During 
1996, Micron will rent the 18,800 square feet at approximately $7,100 per 
month.  Micron is currently investigating the option of sub-leasing the 
molding and quality control space and entering into a lease/purchase 
transaction for a building located immediately adjacent to its six-story 
manufacturing facility.  

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS  

        As further discussed under Environmental Regulation, Micron has been 
identified as a potentially responsible party with liability by the DEP.  On 
February 18, 1993, the site was classified as a non-priority site and 
Micron's waiver application was approved.  As a condition of the waiver,  
Micron was required to prepare a five-year plan of remediation for the 
property.  Micron has retained an environmental consulting firm, and in 1995 
hired an internal consultant, to organize and implement the remediation plan 
and to represent Micron in its dealings with the regulatory authorities.   
Initial Phase II activities have been completed, including drilling two 
borings and installing three monitoring wells.  Additional Phase II 
activities will likely include further site history data collection, review 
and evaluation; evaluation of upgradient potential sources as required by the 
DEP waiver; additional soil sample collection to further redefine source 
areas; groundwater monitoring; report and required document preparation; a 
risk assessment; and regulatory agency coordination.  Upon the completion of 
Phase II activities Micron will apply for final approval and clearance from 
the DEP. The Massachusetts Contingency Plan allows closure of sites only 
after a condition of "no significant risk" is demonstrated.    

        While the waiver application has been approved, the DEP still retains 
jurisdiction and will oversee the remediation.  Should Micron not comply with 
the terms of the remediation plan, the DEP may institute a lawsuit to enforce 
a site clean-up.  Micron believes that it is currently in compliance with the 
terms of the remediation plan.

Item 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     a.  Annual meeting of shareholders was held on November 27, 1995

     b.  Julius Tabin and E.P. Marinos were elected as directors of the 
         Company at the meeting.  Anthony A. Cetrone, Russell C. Chambers, 
         Robert A. Simms, Lawrence S. Black, Michael A. McManus, Jr., and 
         Paul F. Walter, M.D.  continued to serve as directors.

     c.  (1) The election of board members Julius Tabin and E.P. Marinos were 
             elected as follows:

             Julius Tabin     2,831,129  FOR,  68,819  WITHHELD
             E.P. Marinos     2,853,089  FOR,  46,859  WITHHELD

         (2) Approval of the 1995 Key Employee Stock Option Plan
             2,729,533 FOR,  151,833 AGAINST,  18,582  WITHHELD

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         (3) Approval of the appointment of Coopers & Lybrand as the 
             Company's independent public accountants to audit the Company's
             books for 1995.

             2,852,220 FOR,  27,988 AGAINST,  19,740 WITHHELD

     d.      Not applicable                    

                                      PART II

ITEM 5.   MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        ART's Common Stock was listed on the American Stock Exchange on March 
3, 1992  and trades under the ticker symbol HRT.  Prior to that, ART's stock 
was listed on NASDAQ.

        The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the high 
and low closing prices per share for ART's Common Stock as quoted by the  
American Stock Exchange and the high and low bid prices as quoted by the  
National Quotation Bureau, Inc. and the National Association of Securities 
Dealers, Inc.  The NASDAQ quotations reflect inter-dealer prices without 
retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent 
actual transactions.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              HIGH      LOW 
                                              ----     -----
               <S>                            <C>      <C>
               Year Ended December 31, 1994 
                   1st Quarter............... 8 1/2    6 5/8 
                   2nd Quarter............... 7        4 1/2 
                   3rd Quarter............... 4 3/4    2 7/8 
                   4th Quarter............... 3 1/2    2 1/4 

               Year Ended December 31, 1995 
                   1st Quarter............... 3 1/4    1 7/8 
                   2nd Quarter............... 4        2 5/8 
                   3rd Quarter............... 6 1/4    2 3/4 
                   4th Quarter............... 6        3 3/4
</TABLE>

        As of February 29, 1996, the number of recordholders of ART's common 
stock was estimated to be 1,500. On February 29, 1996 the closing price for 
the common stock on the American Stock Exchange was $3 15/16.

DIVIDEND POLICY

        To date, ART has not paid any dividends on its Common Stock.  The 
Company's long-term debt agreements contain various restrictions and 
conditions including restrictions regarding the payment of dividends.  ART 
does not intend to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future, but 
instead intends to retain all earnings, if any, for use in the Company's 
business. 


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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

        The selected financial data presented below for each of the years 
ended December 31 has been derived from the Company's audited financial 
statements.  The financial statements include the results of operations of 
Micron from November 1, 1992 ( the acquisition date).  The data should be 
read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations and the Financial Statements, including 
the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,  
                                                 ------------------------------------------
                                                   1995     1994     1993     1992    1991
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
<S>                                              <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
Revenue..........................................$22,928  $17,381  $17,797  $10,735  $5,846
Cost of sales.................................... 17,947   13,389   11,188    6,395   2,853
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
  Gross profit...................................  4,981    3,992    6,609    4,340   2,993
Selling and marketing............................    474    1,128    2,285    2,345   1,690
General and administrative.......................  2,150    2,393    1,870      852     637
Research and development.........................    183      235      196      164     193
Amortization of goodwill.........................    115      115      127       33       -
Write-down of assets.............................      -    3,751        -        -       -
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
  Income (loss) from operations..................  2,059   (3,630)   2,131      946     473
Acquisitions expense.............................      -     (164)      86       37       -
Other, net.......................................   (116)      10       43       63      92
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
  Income (loss) before income tax and cumulative
   effect of accounting change...................  1,943   (3,784)   2,088      972     565
Income tax benefit (expense).....................   (818)     309     (843)    (362)   (193)
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
  Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
   accounting change.............................  1,125   (3,475)   1,245      610     372
Cumulative effect of accounting change...........      -        -        -       22       -
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
  Net income (loss)..............................$ 1,125  $(3,475)  $1,245  $   632  $  372
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
Income (loss) per share before cumulative effect
 of accounting change............................$   .31  $  (.95)  $  .34  $  .19   $  .14
Cumulative effect of accounting change...........      -        -        -     .01        -
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
  Net income (loss) per share....................$   .31  $  (.95)  $  .34  $  .20   $  .14
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
Weighted average number of shares outstanding....  3,683    3,653    3,716   3,225    2,655
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------

BALANCE SHEET DATA:                                               DECEMBER 31,                  
                                                 ------------------------------------------     
                                                   1995     1994     1993     1992    1991      
                                                 -------  -------  -------  -------  ------     
<S>                                              <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>        
Total assets.....................................$12,968  $12,711  $15,835  $13,417  $5,330    
Long term obligations (including current portion)$ 1,089  $ 1,018  $ 1,274  $ 1,363  $    -    
Redeemable common stock..........................$    10  $   637  $ 1,241  $ 1,817  $    -    
Working capital..................................$ 2,803  $ 1,149  $ 3,149  $ 2,290  $3,988    
Shareholders' equity.............................$ 7,353  $ 5,845  $ 8,965  $ 6,281  $4,352    
</TABLE>

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ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
         RESULTS  OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, the 
percentages of  revenue represented by certain items reflected in the 
Company's statements of operations.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                             ------------------------
                                             1995      1994      1993
                                             -----     -----     -----
<S>                                          <C>       <C>       <C>
Revenue..................................... 100.0     100.0     100.0
Cost of sales...............................  78.3      77.0      62.9
Gross profit................................  21.7      23.0      37.1
Selling and marketing.......................   2.1       6.5      12.8
General and administrative..................   9.4      13.8      10.5
Research and development....................    .8       1.3       1.1
Amortization of goodwill....................    .5        .7        .7
Write-down of assets........................     -      21.6         -
Acquisitions expense........................     -        .9        .5
Other, net..................................   (.5)        -        .2
                                             -----     -----     -----
Income (loss) before income taxes...........   8.5     (21.8)     11.7
Income tax (provision) benefit..............  (3.6)      1.8      (4.7)
                                             -----     -----     -----
    Net income (loss).......................   4.9     (20.0)      7.0
                                             -----     -----     -----
                                             -----     -----     -----
</TABLE>

    REVENUE

        Revenue increased by approximately $5,547,000 or 32% from the year 
ended December 31, 1995 as compared to 1994.  The increase in revenues is 
attributable primarily to increased electrophysiology system sales in the 
domestic market and, to a lesser extent, an increase in sales of sensors by 
Micron.   

        Revenue decreased by approximately $416,000 or 2% from the year ended 
December 31, 1994 as compared to the year ended December 31, 1993.  Although 
revenues overall are comparable to the prior year, revenues from sales of 
electrophysiology systems declined by approximately $690,000 due primarily to 
low sales volumes domestically in the first quarter which was caused 
primarily by concern in the marketplace over possible national healthcare 
reform.  The decrease in electrophysiology systems was partially offset by 
increased unit sales of sensors and snaps of approximately $505,000.  

        Sales of signal averaging products have represented a declining 
percentage of the Company's revenue since the introduction of the CardioLab 
in 1991 and the acquisition of Micron in 1992, which resulted in a change in 
product mix.  Sales of signal-averaging products have declined in absolute 
dollars since the year ended December 31, 1990.  The Company believes that 
the current primary market for the 1200 EPX, hospitals with an 
electrophysiology laboratory, has been saturated and is looking to sell to 
non-traditional markets, primarily physician's offices and clinics, to 
increase revenues.

    COST OF SALES

        Cost of sales as a percentage of revenue increased from 77% in 1994 
to 78% in 1995.  The increase is due primarily to a contractual price 
increase by Prucka to ART for the electrophysiology products exclusively sold 
and distributed by ART on behalf of Prucka.  The cost increase for the 
electrophysiology products was partially offset by a decline in the cost of 
sales of Micron's sensor manufacturing operation.  The Company expects the 
trend of increasing costs of sales as a percentage of revenue to continue 
increasing as higher prices will be instituted under the Prucka contract. 
Additionally, 1996 will be the final year in which ART will act as the 
exclusive distributor under the Prucka contract.  In 1997 the Company will 
not report the gross revenues or the related cost of sales for CardioLab and 
CardioMapp products which approximated $13,672,000 and $12,139,000 for the 
year ended December 31, 1995, and $8,743,000 and $7,041,000 for the year 
ended December 31, 1994.    

        Cost of sales as a percentage of revenue increased from 63% in 1993 
to 77% in 1994.  The increase is due principally to electrophysiology product 
sales under the exclusive distribution agreement signed with Prucka, 
effective April 1, 1994.  The agreement calls for Prucka to perform more of 
the marketing responsibilities related to the CardioLab and CardioMapp and, 
in return, ART is required to purchase the products at a higher cost.  
Additionally, during 1994, cost of sales for sensors increased due to higher 
production costs, mainly environmental and raw material (chemical and resins) 
costs, which the Company was unable to pass on to its customers.

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    SELLING AND MARKETING

        Selling and marketing expenses declined to 2% of sales in 1995 as 
compared to 6% of sales in 1994.  The decline is attributable to the large 
increase in electrophysiology sales under the Prucka contract without any 
associated selling or marketing overhead costs.  ART restructured its 
marketing department in late 1994, which resulted in significant dollar 
savings in 1995.  Additionally, during part of 1995 several key marketing 
positions were vacant for several months.  During 1996, selling and marketing 
costs are expected to remain consistent with 1995 amounts.

        Selling and marketing expenses declined to 6% of sales in 1994 as 
compared to 13% in 1993. The decline was primarily attributable to the new 
distribution agreement with Prucka.  The agreement specifies that Prucka will 
pay for the expenses related to marketing the electrophysiology products, 
principally commissions, sales personnel, and trade shows, which ART paid in 
prior years.

    GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

        General and administrative expenses decreased to $2,150,000 and 9% of 
sales for the year ended December 31, 1995 from $2,393,000 and 14% for the 
year ended December 31, 1994.  The decrease in terms of dollars is due 
principally to the fulfillment of an employment agreement with a former 
officer of the corporation in December 1994, a decline in bad debt expense 
and legal expenses.  The percentage decline is due to the large increase in 
electrophysiology sales without any additional overhead incurred by the 
Company as noted above.  The Company expects 1996 general and administrative 
expenses to remain consistent  with 1995.  

        General and administrative expenses increased to $2,393,000 and 14% 
of sales for the year ended December 31, 1994 from $1,870,000 and 11% for the 
year ended December 31, 1993.  The increase was due primarily to a severance 
package paid to a former officer of the corporation, increased legal 
expenses, increased personnel costs, increased patent amortization costs, and 
increased bad debt expense, all of which totaled approximately $483,000.

        RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

        Research and Development costs as a percent of sales have remained 
comparable for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, 
respectively.  The decrease in gross dollars from 1995 as compared to 1994 is 
due to the Company's termination of payments for consultants under old 
agreements.  The increase in amount  from 1994 to 1993 is due to the hiring 
of an additional engineer at the beginning of 1994 to assist with the 
increased workload from the purchase of additional signal-averaging products 
from Corazonix in 1993.  Research and development costs are expected to 
remain comparable in the coming year.  Research and development costs have 
not been material to the operations of Micron.

    WRITE-DOWN OF ASSETS

        In September, 1994, the Company recorded a charge against earnings of 
approximately $2,973,000, consisting principally of the write-down of certain 
intangibles and allowance for slow-moving inventory.  The write-down of 
intangibles of approximately $1,690,000, consisted primarily of patent costs 
related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Corazonix in 
November, 1993 and patent infringement litigation incurred by ART to defend 
its signal-averaging patents.  In general, sales of signal-averaging products 
have declined since 1990.  The Company's management believes that the primary 
market for its signal-averaging patented products has become saturated. The 
Company is focusing its marketing efforts on secondary markets; however, the 
ultimate ability of the Company to successfully sell its signal-averaging 
products within such markets is unknown.  As a result, the patent acquisition 
and defense costs were written-off to an amount that is recoverable over the 
remaining life of the patents based on estimated sales levels and 
undiscounted operating income projections.  These projections are 
management's best estimates based on historical data and trends.  Other 
charges total approximately $1,283,000 consisting primarily of allowance for 
slow-moving inventories of signal-averaging products, principally those 
purchased under the Corazonix manufacturing agreement (see below), certain 
parts inventory and other inventory deemed to be significantly impaired.  No 
further write-downs to patent assets or increases in inventory reserves were 
made in 1995 and none are expected in the foreseeable future. 

        In connection with the Company's ongoing acquisition program, the 
Company advanced $545,679 to or on behalf of Phoenix Polymers, Inc. 
("Phoenix") as of December 31, 1994.  The advances were supported by two 
promissory notes with interest accruing at 8% per annum.  The notes were 
collateralized by a first lien and security interest in all business assets 
and technology of the entity.  The notes are convertible, at the Company's 
option, into 40% of Phoenix's outstanding common stock.  In 1993, the Company 
entered into certain capital lease obligations on behalf of Phoenix for 
equipment used by Phoenix totaling approximately $291,000.  In December 1994, 
the Company's Board of Directors voted to terminate its potential acquisition 
of Phoenix.  The Company recorded a charge against 1994 earnings of 
approximately $778,000 as an allowance for losses related to the advances and 
equipment lease obligations, net of estimated proceeds to be obtained from 
the sale of the equipment.  In August 1995, Phoenix was put into receivership 
by its creditors and ceased operations. As a secured creditor, Micron 
obtained possession of Phoenix's primary assets including the leased 
equipment 

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and certain patents relating to Phoenix's proprietary plastics manufacturing 
processes. Micron management is currently searching for a buyer for the 
assets.  No further write-downs are contemplated as management believes the 
current allowance is adequate.

    INTEREST EXPENSE

        Interest expense increased to approximately $263,000 for 1995 as 
compared to $244,000 in 1994.  The increase is due primarily to the interest 
due on the bonds in 1995.  The majority of the interest costs incurred by the 
Company stem from its borrowings under its line(s) of credit.            


        Interest expense increased to approximately $244,000 for 1994 as 
compared to $160,000 in 1993.  The increase is due to higher interest rates 
in 1994 and higher balances carried on (i) ART's $1,500,000 revolving credit 
facility with a financial institution used to finance inventory and accounts 
receivable, (ii)  Micron's $1,000,000 line of credit facility with a bank 
used to finance inventory and accounts receivable, and (iii) interest expense 
on capital equipment leased for use by Phoenix.  

    ACQUISITIONS EXPENSE

        In August 1994, the Company elected to terminate acquisition 
discussions with Lite Tech, L.P.  In connection with the potential 
acquisition, the Company had deferred advances and related costs.  Due to the 
termination of acquisition negotiations, the Company expensed approximately 
$164,000 to write-off the previously deferred advances and related 
acquisition costs.  

        The Company expensed $86,189 during the year ended December 31, 1993 
related to terminated acquisition efforts of Professional Catheter 
Corporation, a catheter manufacturer.

    INCOME (LOSS)  AND TAXES ON INCOME

        The Company had income before income taxes of approximately 
$1,943,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995 as compared to a loss before 
income taxes of $3,784,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994.  The 
increase in income in 1995 is due primarily to the restructuring of the ART 
operations in late 1994 and the lack of significant write-downs of assets 
that the company experienced in 1994.    

        The Company had a loss before income taxes of approximately 
($3,784,000) for the year ended December 31, 1994 as compared to income 
before income taxes of $2,088,000 for the year ended December 31, 1993.  The 
decrease in income is attributable primarily to (i) the write-down of assets; 
(ii) the new CardioLab/CardioMapp distribution agreement, effective April 1, 
1994, which resulted in lower margins, however, the Company did not 
substantially restructure its operations to comply with the new contract 
until September, 1994; and (iii) increased production costs for sensors which 
could not be passed on to customers.

        For the year ended December 31, 1995 taxes on income approximate the 
statutory rate paid by the Company.  The rate is higher than the federal 
maximum rate of 34% due to the Massachusetts state income tax of 9% on 
Micron's earnings.  For the year ended December 31, 1994 the Company received 
a tax benefit of approximately $309,000.  The Company did not record a 
current benefit on the write-down of assets related to the intangible assets 
and inventory reserves due to the specific tax rules governing such 
write-downs and reserves.

        LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        The Company had working capital of approximately $2,803,000 and 
$1,149,000 and cash and cash equivalents of approximately $398,000 and 
$23,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  The Company has 
improved its liquidity and working capital due primarily to the restructuring 
of the ART operations in late 1994 which significantly helped the Company's 
return to profitability in 1995.

        In November 1995, the Company obtained funding for a consolidated 
$3.5 million working capital line of credit and a $375,000 term loan with a 
bank.  The line of credit is collateralized by the accounts receivable and 
inventory of  ART and Micron and bears interest at prime plus .75%.  The 
consolidated working capital line of credit replaced the individual lines of 
credit maintained by ART and Micron.  Previously, the individual lines of 
credit maintained by the parent and it subsidiary hampered the Company's 
ability to maximize its credit-worthiness to meet its liquidity needs.  The 
new working capital line of credit originally matured October 31, 1996, 
however, the maturity has been extended to September 30, 1997. The new 
working capital line of credit is expected to enhance profitability and 
improve financial flexibility and liquidity.

        In August 1995, the Company completed a $600,000 private bond 
placement.  The bonds are subordinated to the bank, carry an 11% interest 
rate, and are payable in 5 years.  ART issued the bondholders an aggregate 
of 279,000 warrants to purchase ART stock at $3.00 per share as part of the 
private placement.  The warrants expire 5 years from the date of the bond.  
The bond proceeds were used to help ART meet common stock  repurchase 
commitments and to provide working capital for new product acquisitions and 
development.  

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         In September 1995, ART repurchased 48,958 shares of its common stock 
at $7.90 a share from a shareholder pursuant to a settlement agreement in 
connection with the purchase of Micron by the Company in 1992.  The funds 
required to meet the repurchase obligation were obtained from cash on hand 
from the bond proceeds.  The Company intends to hold the shares in treasury 
at this time.  An additional 16,566 shares were repurchased in the fourth 
quarter at a price of $7.13 per share.  The funds required to repurchase the 
shares were drawn under the Company's working capital line of credit.  The 
shares are held in treasury and are not expected to be retired. 

        During the third quarter of 1995, eight employees were granted 
options to purchase an aggregate of 130,000 shares of Company common stock 
for $3.00 pursuant to the 1987 Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan").  Under 
the Option Plan, options become exercisable commencing one year form the date 
of grant at the rate of 20% of the total granted per year and expire ten 
years form the date of grant.  Under the Option Plan the exercise price is 
the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant.  
Additionally, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders options to purchase an 
aggregate of 29,000 shares of Company common stock outside of the Option Plan 
for $3.00 were granted to two officers of the Company by shareholder vote.  
The market price at the date of grant approximated $3.00.  Twenty-five 
percent of the shares vested immediately and the remainder vest at 
twenty-five percent on each anniversary date, until fully vested.  

        Net cash provided by operating activities for 1995, 1994, and 1993 
was approximately $1,175,000, $12,000, and $210,000, respectively.  The 
increase in cash provided by operations was due primarily to the increase in 
net income during 1995.  The decrease in cash provided by operating 
activities in 1994 as compared to 1993 was caused by a large decline in 
operating profits and large inventory purchases which were partially offset 
by collections on accounts receivable.

        Net cash used in investing activities in 1995 was approximately 
$232,000, principally as a result of expenditures on capital equipment for 
Micron's manufacturing facility partially offset by the proceeds received 
from the sales of investments and capital equipment.  Net cash used in 
investing activities in 1994 was approximately $277,000 stemming from 
Micron's additional cash advances to Phoenix and purchase of capital 
equipment of approximately $535,000 offset by proceeds from the sale of 
investments.

        Capital expenditures during 1995 and 1994 were due primarily to 
Micron's need to upgrade and maintain its manufacturing equipment and 
facilities.  During 1995, the Company's capital expenditures were funded from 
operating cash flows.  Micron management is currently investigating the 
option of entering into a lease/purchase transaction for a building located 
immediately adjacent to its six-story manufacturing facility.  Additionally, 
during 1996 Micron expects to enter into a significant equipment capital 
lease for a new water filtration system due to increased environmental 
requirements.

        As discussed under Environmental Regulation, Micron had approximately 
$75,200 and $100,000 accrued at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, to 
cover estimated costs to be incurred related to site assessment, monitoring, 
and remediation.  Management estimates that these costs could approximate 
from $65,000 to $360,000 depending upon the final decision by the DEP.

        During 1995 and 1994, Micron spent approximately $139,000 and 
$270,000, of which approximately $5,000 and $110,000, was capitalized at 
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, on an extensive program to evaluate 
its manufacturing process, employee training, health and safety programs, air 
and waste water treatment systems, and to ensure compliance with current and 
future federal, state and local regulations as well as to evaluate the 
adequacy of such systems to facilitate future growth.  The capitalized 
expenditures are related to future benefits as described below, whereas the 
other environmental costs expensed during 1995 and 1994 are normal recurring 
expenses associated with industrial producers in the Commonwealth of 
Massachusetts.  Using the results of the study, Micron expects to undertake a 
manufacturing process and air and waste water treatment redesign.  The actual 
redesign, which will take place over the next two years, will require the 
purchase of capital equipment to upgrade, augment or replace existing 
manufacturing and waste treatment equipment.  All such expenditures are 
expected to be funded from operating cash flow.  The Company expects to spend 
approximately $480,000 for such capital improvements.  It is expected that 
Micron will benefit from a certain level of improved efficiency and savings 
related to recovery and recycling of water, silver and other chemicals to 
help offset some of the costs of the improvements. (See Environmental 
Regulation and Note 11 to the Financial Statements.)   

        Net cash used in financing activities during 1995 totaled 
approximately $567,000, principally as a result of repurchases of redeemable 
common stock totaling $505,000 and  repayment of debt of $773,000 offset by 
the receipt of proceeds from a $600,000 private bond placement and $68,000 in 
cash received from the exercise of stock options.  Net cash provided by 
financing activities for 1994 totaled approximately $99,000, principally a 
result of borrowings under the revolving lines of credit of approximately 
$589,000 and proceeds under notes payable of $253,000 which were offset by 
principal payments on long-term debt of approximately $442,000 and the 
purchase of treasury stock totaling approximately $364,000. 

        For information on the impact of future changes in accounting 
principles, see Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, appearing 
elsewhere herein.


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ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

             ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                       INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                      

Report of Independent Accountants......................................... 20 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995 and 1994.............. 21 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended 
  December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993....................................... 22 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years 
  ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.................................. 23 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended 
  December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993........................................ 24 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements............................ 25 

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                      REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Shareholders
Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of 
Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1995, 
and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in 
shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 1995.  These financial statements are the responsibility 
of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted 
auditing standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test 
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used 
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the 
overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide 
a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present 
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of 
Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1995 
and 1994, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash 
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/  COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
                                                                   
Austin, Texas
March 1, 1996

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              ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                    ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                 ---------------------------
                                                                                                     1995          1994
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>             <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents..................................................................... $    397,799   $     22,790
  Investments available for sale................................................................         -           111,623
  Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $18,820 and $126,665............................................................    3,739,046      3,531,998
  Inventories, net..............................................................................    2,991,346      2,556,796
  Deposits......................................................................................       58,000         66,000
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets.....................................................      283,184        343,318
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------
    Total current assets........................................................................    7,469,375      6,632,525
Property and equipment, net ....................................................................    2,591,888      2,677,232
Patent costs, net of accumulated amortization of $157,222 and $141,081..........................      100,727         91,024
Software development costs, net of accumulated amortization of $199,280 and $156,871............       15,638         58,047
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $389,584 and $274,720..............................    1,933,489      2,048,353
Deferred income taxes...........................................................................      670,683      1,095,272
Other ..........................................................................................      186,235        108,501
    Total assets................................................................................ $ 12,968,035   $ 12,710,954
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------
                                          LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Revolving credit facilities.................................................................   $  1,938,972   $  2,132,914
  Notes payable...............................................................................           -           253,000
  Current maturities of long-term debt........................................................        199,486        357,861 
  Accounts payable............................................................................      2,105,928      2,298,648 
  Payable to related parties..................................................................         30,899         47,672 
  Accrued liabilities.........................................................................        390,981        393,145 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
    Total current liabilities.................................................................      4,666,266      5,483,240 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities.....................................................        491,930        659,820 
Bonds payable.................................................................................        398,000          -     
Deferred revenue..............................................................................         49,048         85,255 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
    Total liabilities.........................................................................      5,605,244      6,228,315 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
Commitments & Contingencies...................................................................           -              -    
Redeemable common stock.......................................................................         10,046        637,178 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
Shareholders' equity:
  Serial preferred stock,$1 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued...............            -             -
  Common stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
    3,679,216 and 3,662,216 issued ...........................................................         36,792         36,622 
  Additional paid-in-capital..................................................................      8,899,261      8,002,299 
  Treasury stock..............................................................................       (868,740)      (363,939)
  Unearned ESOP compensation..................................................................       (167,848)      (210,705)
  Unrealized securities gains.................................................................           -            53,130 
  Accumulated deficit.........................................................................       (546,720)    (1,671,946)
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
    Total shareholders' equity................................................................      7,352,745      5,845,461 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity................................................   $ 12,968,035   $ 12,710,954 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
                                                                                                 ------------   ------------ 
</TABLE>


              The accompanying notes are an integral part of the 
                     consolidated financial statements.



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              ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                            -----------------------------------------------
                                                                  1995               1994           1993
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
<S>                                                          <C>               <C>              <C>
Net sales.................................................  $ 22,928,089      $  17,380,667    $ 17,796,617
Cost of sales.............................................    17,947,294         13,388,548      11,187,760
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
Gross Profit..............................................     4,980,795          3,992,119       6,608,857
Selling and marketing.....................................       473,990          1,128,384       2,285,640
General and administrative................................     2,150,251          2,392,528       1,869,886
Research and development..................................       182,524            235,274         195,749
Amortization of goodwill..................................       114,864            114,864         126,920
Write-down of assets......................................          -             3,751,007            -
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
Income (loss) from operations.............................     2,059,166         (3,629,938)      2,130,662
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense........................................      (263,493)          (244,044)       (160,168)
  Acquisitions expense....................................          -              (163,993)        (86,189)
  Other, net..............................................       147,624            253,750         203,344
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes.........................     1,943,297         (3,784,225)      2,087,649
Income tax (provision) benefit
   Current................................................      (359,202)           175,263        (171,676)
   Deferred...............................................      (458,869)           133,802        (670,827)
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
                                                                (818,071)           309,065        (842,503)
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
Net income (loss).........................................  $  1,125,226      $  (3,475,160)   $  1,245,146
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
Per share amounts:

Net income (loss) per share...............................  $       0.31      $       (0.95)   $       0.34
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
Weighted average number of common and dilutive common
   equivalent shares outstanding..........................     3,683,371          3,653,186       3,715,983
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
                                                            ------------      -------------    ------------
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
                      consolidated financial statements.



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              ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                  NET       RETAINED
                                        COMMON SHARES                              UNEARNED    UNREALIZED   EARNINGS
                                   -------------------     PAID-IN   TREASURY       ESOP       SECURITIES  (ACCUMULATED
                                   OUTSTANDING   AMOUNT    CAPITAL    STOCK      COMPENSATION    GAINS        DEFICIT)     TOTAL
                                  ---------  --------  -----------   ---------- ----------    --------    ----------   -----------
<S>                               <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>           <C>
January 1, 1993.................. 3,541,279  $ 35,413  $ 5,987,665              $ (300,000)               $  558,068   $ 6,281,146
Exercise of options
 and warrant rights..............    38,250       382      121,118                                                         121,500
Stock issued in connection with
  the acquisition of Corazonix...    77,687       777      694,223                                                         695,000
Maturity of redeemable
  common stock...................   575,480                575,480
ESOP payments....................                                                   46,436                                  46,436
Net income.......................                                                                          1,245,146     1,245,146
                                  ---------  --------  -----------   ---------- ----------    --------    ----------   -----------
December 31, 1993................ 3,657,216    36,572    7,378,486                (253,564)                1,803,214     8,964,708
Exercise of options..............     5,000        50       19,950                                                          20,000
Maturity and repurchases of
  redeemable common stock........                          603,863                                                         603,863
ESOP payments....................                                                   42,859                                  42,859
Treasury stock purchase..........   (49,181)                         $ (363,939)                                          (363,939)
Unrealized securities gain.......                                                             $ 53,130                     (53,130)
Net loss.........................                                                                         (3,475,160)   (3,475,160)
                                  ---------  --------  -----------   ---------- ----------    --------    ----------   -----------
December 31, 1994................ 3,613,035    36,622    8,002,299    (363,939)   (210,705)     53,130    (1,671,946)    5,845,461
Exercise of options..............    17,000       170       67,830                                                          68,000
Maturity and repurchases of
  redeemable common stock........                          627,132                                                         627,132
ESOP Payments....................                                                   42,857                                  42,857
Treasury stock purchase..........   (65,524)                          (504,801                                            (504,801)
Sale of securities...............                                                              (53,130)                    (53,130)
Net Income.......................                                                                          1,125,226     1,125,226
                                  ---------  --------  -----------   ---------- ----------    --------    ----------   -----------
December 31, 1995................ 3,564,511  $ 36,792  $ 8,697,261   $(868,740) $ (167,848)   $      0    $ (546,720)  $ 7,150,745
                                  ---------  --------  -----------   ---------- ----------    --------    ----------   -----------
                                  ---------  --------  -----------   ---------- ----------    --------    ----------   -----------
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
                      consolidated financial statements.



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              ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                               --------------------------------------------
                                                                                     1995           1994           1993
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------

<S>                                                                             <C>            <C>              <C>
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
 Net income (loss)............................................................ $  1,125,226   $  (3,475,160)   $  1,245,146
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash:
    Write-down of assets......................................................         -          3,751,007            -
    Depreciation..............................................................      474,571         501,264         423,824
    Amortization..............................................................      173,414         289,666         225,754
    Gain on sales of investments..............................................      (72,912)       (306,210)       (108,122)
    (Gain) loss on sales of equipment.........................................      (62,820)         13,719            -
    Deferred income tax provision (benefit)...................................      458,869        (133,802)        670,827
    Deferred revenue..........................................................      (36,207)        (39,742)          2,459
 Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects of write-down of assets
  and acquisition of Corazonix:)
    Accounts receivable.......................................................     (207,048)        588,313        (877,563)
    Inventory.................................................................     (434,550)     (1,295,482)     (1,148,965)
    Deposits..................................................................        8,000          59,000        (125,000)
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities..................................     (194,884)        118,071        (126,359)
    Payable to related parties................................................      (16,773)        (65,066)         93,688
    Prepaid expenses and other................................................      (40,262)          6,419         (65,408)
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
        Net cash provided by operating activities.............................    1,174,624          11,997         210,281
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities (net of write-down of
assets and of acquisition of Corazonix):
  Acquisition of Corazonix, net of cash acquired..............................         -               -           (697,048)
  Proceeds from sales of investments..........................................      119,787         399,960         440,436
  Proceeds from sale of equipment.............................................       77,822          43,250            -
  Issuance of proceeds under note receivable .................................            0        (108,710)       (328,021)
  Capital expenditures........................................................     (404,229)       (534,903)       (542,154)
  Patent expenditures.........................................................      (25,844)        (76,978)        (22,709)
  Software development costs..................................................         -               -            (53,543)
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
        Net cash used in investing activities.................................     (232,464)       (277,381)     (1,203,039)
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
  Net borrowings (repayments) under credit facilities.........................     (193,942)        588,895         521,019
  Proceeds from (repayment of) notes payable..................................     (253,000)        253,000            -
  Proceeds from issuance of bonds payable.....................................      600,000            -               -
  Principal payments on long-term debt........................................     (326,265)       (442,034)       (286,922)
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock option plan..............       68,000          20,000         121,500
  Purchase of treasury stock..................................................     (504,801)       (363,939)           -
  Reduction of unearned ESOP compensation.....................................       42,857          42,859          46,436
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
        Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...................     (567,151)         98,781         402,033
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents..........................      375,009        (166,603)       (590,725)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year................................       22,790         189,393         780,118
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year...................................... $    397,799   $      22,790    $    189,393
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
                                                                               ------------   -------------    ------------
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
                       consolidated financial statements.



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<PAGE>

              ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

        Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. ("ART") is engaged in marketing 
computerized medical instruments which monitor, record and analyze electrical 
impulses of the heart to detect and aid in the treatment of potentially 
lethal arrhythmias.  Micron Products Inc. ("Micron"), a wholly-owned 
subsidiary, is a manufacturer of silver/silver chloride-plated sensor 
elements, a component used in the manufacture of disposable medical 
electrodes designed for electrocardiograph (ECG) and other instrumentation.  
Micron also acts as a distributor of metal snap fasteners, another component 
used in the manufacture of disposable medical electrodes.

2.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION   The consolidated financial statements 
include the accounts of ART and its wholly-owned subsidiary (collectively the 
"Company").  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated 
in consolidation.

        REVENUE   Revenue from product sales is recognized upon shipment of 
the product.  Revenue from the sale of extended warranties is deferred and 
amortized ratably over the life of the warranty.

        INVESTMENTS   In May, 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board 
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, 
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities".  A 
significant provision of this statement is the change in accounting and 
reporting for certain investments in debt securities and equity securities.  
These securities shall be classified into one of three categories:  
held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading. Held-to-maturity securities 
will be measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale and trading 
securities shall be measured at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and 
losses for trading securities shall be included in earnings.  Unrealized 
holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities are excluded from 
earnings and reported net of deferred taxes in a separate component of 
shareholders' equity until realized.  Realized gains and losses are computed 
on a specific identified cost basis and are included in current period 
income.  The Company adopted and implemented SFAS No. 115 effective January 1, 
1994. 

        INVENTORIES   Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  
Cost of finished goods inventory of electrocardiographic products is 
determined using the specific identification method. Cost of inventories at 
Micron is determined by the first-in, first-out method.

        CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK   Financial instruments which 
potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk, as defined 
by SFAS No. 105, consist primarily of trade accounts receivable and temporary 
cash investments.

        ART's customer base for electrocardiographic and electrophysiology 
products is primarily comprised of hospitals and to a much lesser extent of 
cardiologists and office based practitioners. Micron products are sold to 
manufacturers of disposable electrodes,  who are typically large diversified 
medical product manufacturers.  The Company does not generally require 
collateral for its sales however the Company believes that its terms of sale 
provide adequate protection against significant credit risk.

        It is the Company's policy to place its temporary investments in high 
quality mutual funds, marketable equity securities and municipal revenue 
bonds.  The Company does not believe significant credit risk exists with 
respect to these securities.

        PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT   Property, plant and equipment are 
recorded at cost and include expenditures which substantially extend their 
useful lives.  

        Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is calculated using the 
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred. 
 When equipment is retired or sold, the resulting gain or loss is reflected 
in earnings.

        GOODWILL   The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair 
value of net assets of businesses acquired is amortized over 20 years using 
the straight-line method.  The Company periodically reviews goodwill by 
acquired business to assess recoverability based on future operating 
projections.  Impairments would be recognized in operating results if a 
permanent diminution in value were to occur on an undiscounted basis.

        PATENTS   Direct costs to acquire patent technology and legal costs 
associated with securing and defending patents are capitalized and amortized 
using the straight-line method over the remaining useful life of the patents. 
The Company periodically reviews its patent assets to assess recoverability 
based on future undiscounted projected earnings from operations.  Impairments 
are recognized in operating results when a permanent diminution in value 
occurs (see Note 9).

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<PAGE>


        SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS  Certain software development costs 
incurred subsequent to establishment of technological feasibility are 
capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the three-year 
estimated economic life of the product.  Amortization commences when the 
product is available for general release.  Costs to establish the 
technological feasibility of the product are expensed as research and 
development.  Amortization of software development costs amounted to $42,409, 
$47,904, and $36,473 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, 
respectively.

        ACQUISITION EXPENSES   Acquisition costs are deferred until the 
related acquisition is completed, at which time such costs are included in 
the total acquisition costs which are allocated to the net assets acquired.  
Deferred acquisition costs related to unsuccessful acquisitions are charged 
to expense in the period such acquisition is considered terminated.

        INCOME TAXES   The Company accounts for income taxes  in accordance 
with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires recognition 
of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax 
consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or 
tax returns.  Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are 
determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax 
basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the 
year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

        STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS   For purposes of the statement of cash 
flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments  and 
certificates of deposit purchased with original maturities of three months or 
less to be cash equivalents.

        EARNINGS PER SHARE   Earnings per share is calculated dividing the 
net income by the weighted average number of common shares and common share 
equivalents outstanding during the year.  

        RECLASSIFICATIONS   Certain reclassifications were made to the 1993 
and 1994 financial statements to conform to the 1995 presentation.

        USE OF ESTIMATES   The preparation of financial statements in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management 
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets 
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the 
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and 
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these 
estimates.

        FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES   In March 1995, the FASB 
issued SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and 
for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS No. 121 requires that entities review 
long-lived assets, certain intangibles and goodwill for possible impairment 
whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not 
be recoverable. SFAS No. 121 also requires that long-lived assets and certain 
intangibles to be disposed of be reported at the lower of carrying amount or 
fair value less cost to sell. Implementation of SFAS No. 121 is not expected 
to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of 
operation.

        In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for 
Stock-Based Compensation", effective for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 1995. SFAS No. 123 allows entities to adopt the fair value based 
methods of accounting for stock compensation or continue under current 
accounting practices. Entities electing to remain with the current method of 
accounting must make pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per 
share as if the fair value based method of accounting in this Statement has 
been applied. The Company has not yet determined which method it will adopt, 
or the potential impact on future earnings should it elect the fair value 
method of accounting for stock options.

3.  ACQUISITIONS ACTIVITY

LITE TECH, L.P.

        In August 1994, the Company elected to terminate acquisition 
discussions with Lite Tech, L.P.  The Company had entered into a letter of 
intent with Lite Tech, L.P. to acquire certain assets and assume certain 
liabilities in a transaction valued at approximately $2,000,000 in cash and 
common stock.  In connection with the potential acquisition, the Company had 
deferred advances and related costs.  Due to the termination of acquisition 
negotiations, the Company expensed approximately $164,000 during 1994 to 
write-off the previously deferred advances and related acquisition costs.  As 
of December 31, 1995, the Company, through its Micron subsidiary, has a note 
receivable from Lite-Tech, in the amount of $92,000, for an initial 
good-faith deposit.  The note receivable is secured by a first lien and 
security interest on Lite-Tech's accounts receivable.  Management believes 
that the advances are adequately collateralized and fully recoverable.

CORAZONIX CORPORATION 

        In November 1993, the Company acquired substantially all of the 
assets of Corazonix Corporation ("Corazonix") for approximately $445,000 in 
cash, settlement of an outstanding promissory note originated by Corazonix 
and purchased by the Company in the amount of $110,000, and 77,687 shares of 
the Company's common stock valued at $695,000.  The acquisition was made 
pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated July 9, 1993 and Corazonix's 
First Modified Plan of 

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<PAGE>

Reorganization and First Modified Disclosure Statement which were filed in 
connection with the action entitled "Re: Corazonix Corporation in the 
Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 
No. 93-11214BH."  The acquisition was accounted for using purchase 
accounting.  The primary assets of value purchased by ART are four patents 
utilized in the Corazonix products; accordingly, the difference between 
Corazonix' carrying value of the assets acquired and the purchase price paid 
of $1,277,402 was recorded as patent costs.  In 1994, due to the inability of 
the Company to successfully market the patented products and the uncertainty 
regarding future sales, the Company charged off the carrying value of such 
patents against 1994 earnings.

        Concurrent with the acquisition of Corazonix's assets the Company 
entered into a manufacturing agreement with Corazonix which provided for the 
manufacture of the PREDICTOR I line of signal averaged ECG devices (the 
"Agreement").    In November 1994, the Company executed an amendment to the 
Agreement with Corazonix (the "Amendment").  The renegotiation of the 
Agreement was the result of ART's desire to change the product mix and 
delivery dates under the Agreement for signal-averaging products manufactured 
by Corazonix.  Under the Amendment, ART was required to pay Corazonix 
$100,000 upon the effective date and sign a note payable in the principal 
amount of $238,000, with unequal monthly payments from $18,000 to $35,000 
through May 1995. Purchase obligations under the Agreement, including the 
note payable, totaled $895,375 for the year ended December 31, 1994.  There 
are no further purchase obligations on behalf of the Company under the 
Agreement or Amendment.

PROFESSIONAL CATHETER CORPORATION         

        The Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire Professional 
Catheter Corporation ("PCC") in 1992.  PCC was a manufacturer of high grade 
catheters, a complementary product to the CardioLab.  The Company and PCC 
were ultimately unable to agree on the terms of the potential acquisition.  
As a result, the Company and PCC agreed to terminate the letter of intent.  
The Company expensed $86,189 during the year ended December 31, 1993 to 
write-off  previously deferred costs related to this unsuccessful 
acquisition. 

4.   INVENTORIES

        Inventories consist of the following as of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31, 
                                                  ---------------------------
                                                      1995           1994
                                                  ------------   ------------
  <S>                                             <C>            <C>
  Raw materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $   467,895    $   373,723
 
  Work-in-process. . . . . . . . . . . . . .          277,296        187,723
  Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        3,359,407      3,178,247
                                                  ------------   ------------
       Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        4,104,598      3,739,693
  Allowance for slow-moving inventories. . .       (1,113,252)    (1,182,897)
                                                  ------------   ------------
       Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $ 2,991,346    $ 2,556,796
                                                  ------------   ------------
                                                  ------------   ------------
</TABLE>

Allowance for slow-moving inventories relates principally to finished goods.

5.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment consists of the following as of:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             DECEMBER 31, 
                                                      -------------------------
                                  ASSET LIVES             1995           1994
                                  -------------       ----------     ----------
<S>                               <C>                  <C>            <C>
   Machinery and equipment. . . . 5 to 15 years        $2,170,874     $1,861,391
   Building . . . . . . . . . . . 20  years             1,355,814      1,341,736
   Furniture and fixtures . . . . 3 to 4 years            328,564        673,550
                                                       ----------     ----------
        Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3,855,252      3,876,677
   Less accumulated depreciation  . . . . . . . . . .   1,263,364      1,199,445
                                                       ----------     ----------
        Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $2,591,888     $2,677,232
                                                       ----------     ----------
                                                       ----------     ----------
</TABLE>


        The Company had approximately $156,000 and $148,000 of assets under 
capital leases, included in machinery and equipment, at December 31, 1995 and 
1994, respectively.  Accumulated depreciation on these assets was 
approximately $25,300 and $20,100 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, 
respectively.  During 1994, equipment leased by the Company for Phoenix 
Polymers, Inc. ("Phoenix"), totaling $290,535, with related accumulated 
depreciation of $14,527, was written-down to its net realizable value of 
$80,000 and is included in other non-current assets as of December 31, 1995 
and 1994.

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<PAGE>

6.  DEBT

        In November 1995, the Company obtained a new credit facility from a 
bank which includes a $3,500,000 working capital line of credit and a 
$375,000 term loan.  The line of credit is collateralized by the accounts 
receivable and inventory of  ART and Micron and bears interest at prime plus 
 .75% (9.25% at December 31, 1995).  The working capital line of credit 
replaced the individual lines of credit maintained by ART and Micron and 
matures September 30, 1997.

        The weighted average interest rate during the year for the Company's 
credit facilities was approximately 9.3%.  The new loan agreement contains 
routine covenants which require ART to maintain certain specific financial 
ratios and limit asset acquisitions to $50,000 or less for ART and $500,000 
or less for Micron without prior written approval.

    REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         1995         1994
                                                                      ----------   ----------
<S>                                                                   <C>          <C>
$3,500,000 revolving line of credit maturing September 30, 1997. . .  $1,938,972   $     - 
$1,500,000 revolving line of credit matured May 31, 1995 . . . . . .  $    -        1,210,992
$1,000,000 revolving line of credit matured May 31, 1995 . . . . . .       -          921,922
                                                                      ----------   ----------
     Total revolving credit facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $1,938,972   $2,132,914
                                                                      ----------   ----------
                                                                      ----------   ----------
</TABLE>


    NOTES PAYABLE 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                                    <C>          <C>
$238,000 note payable to Corazonix Corporation; due in non-interest
 bearing, unequal monthly installments of $18,000-$35,000 
 through May, 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $    -       $ 153,000
$100,000 demand note payable to the Marshalled-Cherubs Trust,
 accruing interest at 11% per annum, payable on a quarterly basis 
 through November, 1999 (See Note 14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      -         100,000
                                                                      ----------   ----------
     Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $    -       $ 253,000
                                                                      ----------   ----------
                                                                      ----------   ----------
</TABLE>

    LONG-TERM DEBT


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                                   <C>          <C>
$242,000 note payable to bank in monthly installments of $5,500 
 through November, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $    -       $ 192,500 

$500,000 first mortgage payable to a bank, in monthly installments
of $10,000 through June 1, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      -         230,000 

$242,848 term note payable to bank, payable in monthly installments
of $3,572 through October 1999, borrowed by the ESOP, collateralized
by unallocated shares of the Company's common stock and guaranteed
by Micron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      -         210,705 

$375,000 term note payable to a bank, payable in monthly 
installments of $7,820 through, maturity, September 1997, 
collateralized by Micron equipment and unallocated ESOP shares. . . .   367,188         - 

Equipment leased under capital leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   298,660      339,164 

Other obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    25,568       45,312 

Less current maturities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (199,486)    (357,861)
                                                                      ---------    --------- 
     Total long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 491,930    $ 659,820 
                                                                      ---------    --------- 
                                                                      ---------    --------- 
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1995, total long-term debt maturing in each of the
 next five years is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

        <S>                         <C>
        1996  . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199,486 
        1997  . . . . . . . . . . .   376,205 
        1998  . . . . . . . . . . .    84,971 
        1999  . . . . . . . . . . .    24,628 
        2000  . . . . . . . . . . .     6,127 
                                    --------- 
              Total . . . . . . . . $ 691,416 
                                    --------- 
                                    --------- 
</TABLE>

7.  BONDS PAYABLE

        In August 1995, the Company completed a $600,000 private bond 
placement.  The bonds are subordinated to the new bank, carry an 11% interest 
rate, and are payable in five years.  

        In connection with the private bond placement, ART issued an 
aggregate of 279,000 warrants to the bondholders to purchase ART common stock 
at $3.00 per share.  The warrants were exercisable upon issuance and expire in 
five years.  The Company recorded the allocation between the detachable 
warrants and debt securities based on their relative fair values, as 
determined by a third party appraisal as of the issuance date.  Accordingly, 
the proceeds related to the warrants 

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<PAGE>

are reported as additional paid in capital and a discount on the debt 
secuirites of $202,000, which is being amortized to interest expense over 
five years, the term of the warrants.

8.  INCOME TAXES

        The Company reports income taxes in accordance with Financial 
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes".  The Statement 
utilizes a tax liability (or asset) approach to inter-period tax allocations 
and requires tax liabilities to be stated at current effective tax rates.  

        The income tax provision (benefit) for each of the three years in the 
period ended December 31, 1995 consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1995        1994        1993
                                            --------   ----------   --------
               <S>                          <C>        <C>          <C>
                Current:  
                   Federal . . . . . . . .  $340,346   $(175,263)   $139,520
                   State . . . . . . . . .    18,856       -          32,156
                                            --------   ----------   --------
                       Total . . . . . . .   359,202    (175,263)    171,676
                Deferred . . . . . . . . .   458,869    (133,802)    670,827
                                            --------   ----------   --------
                Total income tax expense
                 (benefit) . . . . . . . .  $818,071   $(309,065)   $842,503
                                            --------   ----------   --------
                                            --------   ----------   --------
</TABLE>

        Micron's net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards for income tax 
purposes approximated $2,953,000 and $3,726,000 at December 31, 1995 and 
1994, respectively.  During the three years ended December 31, 1995, Micron 
utilized approximately $773,000, $0, and $1,325,000 of its NOL carryforwards. 
The NOL carryforwards expire through 2007.  The use of the loss carryforwards 
to reduce future income tax obligations are limited in any given year due to 
restrictions defined in the Internal Revenue Code related to a change in 
ownership control.

        During the year ended December 31, 1993, the Company recognized $1.6 
million of deferred tax assets with a corresponding reduction of goodwill in 
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109.  
Approximately, $530,000 of the deferred tax assets recognized resulted from 
1993 Micron earnings, and the remaining $1,070,000 represents NOL 
carryforwards expected to be recovered from future earnings of Micron during 
the following ten years of which approximately $408,100 is expected to be 
realized after five years.  Future adjustments to reduce or increase the 
valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, resulting from the Micron 
acquisition will be charged against or increase the Micron related goodwill. 

        The components of the net deferred tax assets were as  follows as of 
December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           1995           1994
                                                       ------------   -----------
      <S>                                              <C>            <C>
        Deferred tax liabilities: 
          Software development costs . . . . . . . . . $     (5,317)  $   (19,736)
          Net Patent costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (29,761)       (7,838) 
          Environmental consulting . . . . . . . . . .      (17,260)      (49,144) 
          Deferred rent  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         -           (5,796) 
                                                       ------------   -----------
          Total deferred tax liability . . . . . . . .      (52,338)      (82,514)
                                                       ------------   ----------- 
        Deferred tax assets: 
          Accounts receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . .        6,429        43,096 
          Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      381,906       350,566 
          Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       16,676        24,916 
          Property, plant & equipment. . . . . . . . .       78,077        76,106 
          Mortgage participation certificates. . . . .      960,000       960,000 
          Corazonix Patents. . . . . . . . . . . . . .      386,041       400,537 
          Phoenix investment . . . . . . . . . . . . .       96,528        96,528 
          Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      103,766        34,850 
          Capital loss carryforwards . . . . . . . . .       88,640        96,555 
          Net operating loss carryforwards . . . . . .    1,004,079     1,182,131 
          Valuation allowance. . . . . . . . . . . . .   (2,399,121)   (2,087,499)
                                                       ------------   -----------
          Total deferred tax asset . . . . . . . . . .      723,021     1,177,786
                                                       ------------   -----------
        Net deferred tax asset . . . . . . . . . . . .  $   670,683   $ 1,095,272
                                                       ------------   -----------
                                                       ------------   -----------
</TABLE>


        Deferred tax assets are recognized by reducing the valuation 
allowance as the Company generates income, or when, in the opinion of 
management, significant positive evidence exists that the Company will be 
more likely than not to realize the tax benefits related to temporary 
differences which give rise to deferred tax assets.  The Company acquired 
Micron effective 


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November 1, 1992 which contained significant NOL carryforwards which are 
limited in any given year due to restrictions defined in the Internal Revenue 
Code.

        The significant components of the deferred tax expense were as 
follows for the years ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         1995        1994    
                                                       --------    --------- 
                <S>                                    <C>          <C>      
                Utilization of net operating loss 
                  carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . .  $262,845    $    -    
                Valuation reserve . . . . . . . . . .     -         (133,802)
                Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   196,024         -    
                                                       --------    --------- 
                  Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $458,869    $(133,802)
                                                       --------    --------- 
                                                       --------    --------- 
</TABLE>

        The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return.  For 
financial statement purposes, the actual effective consolidated tax rates 
have been applied to the income from operations before taxes when calculating 
the tax provision.  The actual income tax provision differs from the 
statutory income tax rate (34%) as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       1995         1994         1993
                                                    ---------   ------------   --------
<S>                                                 <C>         <C>            <C>
Tax provision computed at statutory rate . . . . .  $ 660,721   $(1,286,637)   $709,801
Increases (reductions) due to: 
     Nondeductible expenses. . . . . . . . . . . .     3,750          4,015       1,518
     Amortization of goodwill. . . . . . . . . . .    39,054         39,054      43,153
     State income taxes net of federal benefit . .   114,546          1,595     130,027
     Increase in valuation allowance . . . . . . .     -            906,086         - 
     Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     -             26,822     (41,996)
                                                    --------    ------------   --------
Income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . .  $818,071    $  (309,065)   $842,503
                                                    --------    ------------   --------
                                                    --------    ------------   --------
</TABLE>

9.  WRITE-DOWN OF ASSETS

     In September, 1994, the Company recorded a charge against earnings of 
approximately $2,973,000, consisting principally of the write-down of certain 
intangibles and allowance for slow-moving inventory.  The write-down of 
intangibles, of approximately $1,690,000, consisted primarily of patent costs 
related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Corazonix in 
November, 1993 and patent infringement litigation incurred by ART to defend 
its signal-averaging patents.  In general, sales of signal-averaging products 
have declined since 1990.  The Company's management believes that the primary 
market for its signal-averaging patented products has become saturated. The 
Company is focusing its marketing efforts on secondary markets; however, the 
ultimate ability of the Company to successfully sell its signal-averaging 
products within such markets is unknown.  As a result, the patent acquisition 
and defense costs were written-down to an amount that is recoverable over the 
remaining life of the patents based on estimated sales levels and 
undiscounted operating income projections.  These projections are 
management's best estimates based on historical data and trends.  Other 
charges total approximately $1,283,000 consisting primarily of an allowance 
for slow-moving inventories of signal-averaging products, principally those 
purchased under the Corazonix manufacturing agreement (see below), certain 
parts inventory and other inventory deemed to be significantly impaired.  No 
further write-downs to patent assets or increases in inventory reserves were 
made in 1995 and none are expected in the foreseeable future. 

     In connection with the Company's acquisition program, the Company 
advanced $545,679 to or on behalf of Phoenix Polymers, Inc. ("Phoenix") 
through December 31, 1994.  The advances were supported by two promissory 
notes with interest accruing at 8% per annum.  The notes were collateralized 
by a first lien and security interest in all business assets and technology 
of the entity.  The notes were convertible, at the Company's option, into 40% 
of Phoenix's outstanding common stock.  In 1993, the Company entered into 
certain capital lease obligations on behalf of Phoenix for equipment used by 
Phoenix totaling approximately $291,000.  In December 1994, the Company's 
Board of Directors voted to terminate its potential acquisition of Phoenix.  
The Company recorded a charge against 1994 earnings of approximately $778,000 
as an allowance for losses related to the advances and equipment lease 
obligations, net of estimated proceeds to be obtained from the sale of the 
leased equipment.  In August 1995, Phoenix was petitioned into receivership 
by its creditors and ceased operations.  As a secured creditor, Micron 
obtained possession of Phoenix's primary assets including the leased 
equipment and certain patents relating to Phoenix's proprietary plastics 
manufacturing processes. Micron management is currently searching for a buyer 
for the assets.  No further write-downs are contemplated as management 
believes the current allowance is adequate.

10.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

     Under the Micron Reorganization Plan, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
was established.  The ESOP is noncontributory on the part of its 
participants.  All employees of the Company are eligible for participation in 
the ESOP.  

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The ESOP borrowed $300,000 to purchase the Company's shares.  The proceeds 
were used to pay creditors electing to receive cash under the Reorganization 
Plan.  The shares issued by the Company to the ESOP are reflected in 
shareholders' equity, and an amount corresponding to the borrowings (the 
guaranteed ESOP obligation) is reported as a reduction in shareholders' 
equity.  As the principal amount of the borrowings is repaid, the liability 
and the guaranteed ESOP obligation are being reduced.  The Company's 
contributions are based on the ESOP's principal debt service.  The Company 
contributed and recorded compensation expense of $42,857, $42,859 and $46,436 
during the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively.

     The Company sponsors an Employee Savings and Investment Plan under 
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Service Code covering all eligible 
employees of the Company.  Employees can contribute up to 15% of their 
eligible compensation or up to the maximum allowable by the IRS.  The Company 
does not make any matching contributions.

11.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     ROYALTIES 

     ART licenses its signal-averaging technology from an unrelated entity 
for a royalty fee of 4.5% of gross sales, less certain allowances for selling 
commissions and discounts.  Costs of obtaining foreign patents are offset 
against foreign royalties due.  To retain an exclusive license for the 
technology, ART is obligated to pay a minimum royalty of $60,000 annually.

     ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PRODUCTS CONTRACT                  

     Effective April 1, 1994, ART and Prucka Engineering, Inc. ("Prucka"), 
the manufacturer of the CardioLab and CardioMapp products (the "Products"), 
executed an agreement related to ART's exclusive distribution of the 
Products.  Under the agreement, during the distribution period which expires 
December 31, 1996, purchase orders for Products are received in ART's name; 
PEI manufactures and invoices ART for the Products at a predetermined 
discount and receives payment from ART; and ART invoices customers and 
receives payments.  Thereafter, ART will receive royalties on certain 
Products sales through December 31, 2002.

     ENVIRONMENTAL 

GROUNDWATER

     During September 1992, as a requirement for obtaining a mortgage to 
repurchase its Fitchburg, Massachusetts manufacturing facility, Micron 
performed an environmental 21-E Site Assessment.  A 21-E Site Assessment 
includes an analysis of ground water samples for the presence of certain 
petroleum based products, metals and solvents.  The analysis detected levels 
of petroleum products and metals in excess of the minimum allowable 
standards.  Micron filed a release report and a Preliminary Assessment and 
Interim Site Classification form with the Massachusetts Department of 
Environmental Protection ("DEP").  The DEP classified the site as a disposal 
site within the meaning of the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material 
Release Prevention and Response Act and identified Micron as a potentially 
responsible party with liability.   

     On January 21, 1993, Micron filed its Phase I Limited Site Investigation 
and Waiver Application ("Application").  The Application contained an 
historical overview of past uses of the site and its surrounding area.  The 
facility is located in the center of a heavily developed industrial area and 
use of the site and surrounding properties predates the early 1900's.  Micron 
has occupied the site from 1982 to the present.  The Application identified 
several potential off-site sources for the discharge and demonstrated that 
none of the types of chemicals found on the property are used in the Micron 
manufacturing process.  During February, 1993, the representatives of  the 
DEP visited the site.  On February 18, 1993, the DEP classified the site as a 
non-priority disposal site and granted Micron's waiver application with the 
stipulation that Micron evaluate the upgradient, off-site sources which may 
have caused the contamination. 

     As a condition of the waiver approved by the DEP, Micron was required to 
prepare a five-year plan of remediation for the property.  Micron retained an 
environmental consulting firm to organize, design, and implement a plan of 
remediation and to represent Micron in its dealings with the regulatory 
authorities.  Initial Phase II activities were undertaken in 1993, including 
drilling two borings and installing three monitoring wells.  In 1994, an 
elevation and location survey was conducted on the monitoring wells.  This 
data was used in conjunction with the depth to groundwater in each of the 
wells to construct a groundwater contour plan.  The groundwater contour plan 
is used to estimate the rate and direction of groundwater movement.  In 1995, 
permeability testing was conducted on the monitoring wells.  This data is 
used in evaluating the transport of contaminants via groundwater.  Additional 
Phase II activities, which will be conducted over approximately the next two 
years, will likely include further site history data collection, review and 
evaluation; evaluation of upgradient potential sources as required by the DEP 
waiver; additional soil sample collection to further define source 

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areas; groundwater monitoring, report and required document preparation; risk 
assessment; and regulatory agency coordination.  Upon the completion of Phase 
II activities Micron will apply for final approval and clearance from the 
DEP.  The Massachusetts Contingency Plan allows closure of sites only after a 
condition of "no significant risk" is demonstrated.  If the DEP determines 
that the Company needs to implement the last phase of remediation (Phase 
III), the Company could incur approximately $200,000 of clean-up costs to 
remove contaminated property as estimated by the environmental engineering 
firm hired to represent the Company in its dealings with the DEP. Although 
the ultimate outcome is uncertain until Phase II is completed, as of December 
31, 1995, the engineering firm and management of the Company believe that 
Phase III remediation will not be required.  

     Prior to its acquisition by the Company, Micron recorded a charge 
against earnings of $233,000 to cover estimated costs associated with site 
monitoring and remediation through Phase II.  Prior to December 31, 1992, 
Micron  incurred costs of $60,600 on site analysis and preparation of the 
site assessment and waiver application.  During 1995 and 1994, Micron spent 
approximately $24,900 and $14,000 for site assessment, monitoring, and 
remediation. At December 31, 1995, the accrued liabilities include 
approximately $75,200 to cover the estimated future costs associated with 
site monitoring and remediation. Management estimates that these costs could 
approximate from $65,000 to $360,000 depending upon the final decision by the 
DEP.

     Micron may seek recovery from other responsible parties if the source of 
the ground water pollution can be identified.  However the likelihood of the 
collection of damages cannot be evaluated at this time.

OPERATIONS

     During 1995, Micron spent approximately $139,000, of which approximately 
$5,000 was capitalized at December 31, 1994, on an extensive program to 
evaluate its manufacturing process, employee training, health and safety 
programs, air and waste water treatment systems, and to ensure compliance 
with current and future federal, state and local regulations as well as to 
evaluate the adequacy of such systems to facilitate future growth.  Certain 
of the above expenditures are classified as "one time" charges while others 
are normal recurring expenses associated with industrial producers in the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  The capitalized costs relate to expenditures 
to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process and to help mitigate 
or prevent possible future environmental contamination.  Such costs are 
amortized over their estimated useful lives of five years.

     OPERATING LEASES

     The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under non-cancelable 
lease arrangements. During 1995, the Company leased 5,700 square feet of 
office space in an office building in Austin, Texas and 18,800 square feet of 
manufacturing and quality control space in an industrial building in 
Fitchburg, Massachusetts.  The lease on the office space will expire in 
November, 1998 and the manufacturing facility lease will expire in July 1997. 
Rent expense under all operating leases was approximately $177,000, 
$132,000, and $130,000 in 1995, 1994, and 1993 respectively. Future minimum 
operating lease payments as of December 31, 1995 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      OPERATING 
                                 YEAR                  LEASES   
                  -------------------------------     --------- 
                  <S>                                 <C>       
                  1996. . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $166,219 
                  1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . .       133,679 
                  1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . .        64,600 
                  1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .          -    
                  2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . .          -    
                                                       -------- 
                    Total . . . . . . . . . . . .      $364,498 
                                                       -------- 
                                                       -------- 
</TABLE>

12.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

     The following table reconciles the number of common shares shown as 
outstanding on the balance sheet with the number of common and common 
equivalent shares used in computing primary earnings per share for the years 
ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      1995        1994         1993   
                                                    ---------   ---------   --------- 
           <S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>       
           Common shares outstanding . . . . . . .  3,564,511   3,613,035   3,657,216 
           Effect of using weighted common and
            common equivalent shares outstanding .     36,827      40,151     (89,322)
           Effect of shares issuable to option 
            holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     82,033       -         148,089 
                                                    ---------   ---------   --------- 
           Shares used in computing primary 
            earnings per share . . . . . . . . . .  3,683,371   3,653,186   3,715,983 
                                                    ---------   ---------   --------- 
                                                    ---------   ---------   --------- 
</TABLE>

     The difference between shares for primary and fully diluted earnings per 
share was not significant in any year.  Shares of redeemable common stock are 
included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding at December 31, 
1995, 1994, 1993.   

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13.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

     Cash paid for income taxes and interest for the years ended December 31: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 1995       1994       1993   
                                               --------   --------   -------- 
           <S>                                 <C>        <C>        <C>      
           Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . .  $440,513   $136,050   $267,500 
                                               --------   --------   -------- 
                                               --------   --------   -------- 
           Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $256,878   $175,990   $160,168
                                               --------   --------   -------- 
                                               --------   --------   -------- 
</TABLE>
Non-cash activities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 1995       1994       1993     
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
           <S>                                 <C>        <C>        <C>        
           Recognition of deferred tax assets 
            related to NOL carryforwards and 
            corresponding reduction of 
            Goodwill. . . . . . . . . . . . .  $  -       $   -      $1,625,555 
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
           Charges to allowance for doubtful 
            accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . .  $122,256   $191,586   $   69,000 
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
           Capital asset addition and related 
            obligation. . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 47,635   $185,667   $  197,805 
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
                                               --------   --------   ---------- 
</TABLE>
Non-cash portion of Write-down of assets:                                     

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1994    
                                               ---------- 
           <S>                                 <C>        
           Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $1,689,516 
           Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . .    1,181,497 
           Note receivable . . . . . . . . .      436,731 
           Deposits on equipment . . . . . .      100,000 
           Leased assets, net. . . . . . . .      196,008 
           Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      147,255 
                                               ---------- 
             Total . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $3,751,007 
                                               ---------- 
                                               ---------- 
</TABLE>
Details of Corazonix acquisition made (see note 3) during the year ended 
December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1993    
                                               ---------- 
           <S>                                 <C>        
           Assets acquired . . . . . . . . .   $1,250,000 
           Common stock issued . . . . . . .     (695,000)
                                               ----------
           Cash paid . . . . . . . . . . . .      555,000 
           Fees and expenses . . . . . . . .      142,048 
                                               ---------- 
             Net cash paid . . . . . . . . .   $  697,048 
                                               ---------- 
                                               ---------- 
</TABLE>

14.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     The Company obtains legal services with respect to its patents from a 
law firm, a partner of which is a shareholder and Director of the Company.  
Fees for services and patent prosecution costs paid to this firm were 
approximately $43,000, $49,000, and $53,000 for years 1995, 1994, and 1993. 
The amounts owed to this firm at the end of 1995, 1994, and 1993 were 
approximately $23,000, $37,000, and  $82,000, respectively.

     Cardio Digital Inc. ("CDI") has four shareholders who are also 
shareholders of the Company. Royalties to CDI were $8,400, $10,950, and 
$12,150 for years 1995, 1994, and 1993.  The amounts owed to CDI at the end 
of 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $8,400, $10,950, and $30,625, respectively.

     During 1993 the Company forgave advances of approximately $20,225 made 
to an affiliated company.

     During the years 1995, 1994, and 1993 healthcare coverage premiums of 
$5,300, $6,300, and $7,400 were paid on behalf of a Director of the Company 
in exchange for consulting services.  During 1994 and 1993, a Director of the 
Company received approximately $2,400, and $3,600 for medical consulting 
services.

     In October, 1994, the Marshalled Cherubs Trust loaned the Company 
$100,000, with interest accruing at 11% per annum, under a demand note.  The 
Marshalled Cherubs Trust is for the benefit of the son of a director and 
shareholder.  However, the director holds no voting or dispositive power with 
respect to Company shares held by the Trust.  The note, plus accrued 
interest, was repaid in August 1995.  

15.  STOCK OPTIONS

     The Company has reserved 250,000 shares of its Common Stock for issuance 
to officers and key employees pursuant to a 1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan 
(the "Option Plan").  Under the Option Plan, options become exercisable 
commencing one year from the date of grant at the rate of 20% of the total 
granted per year and expire ten years from the date of grant.  


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The exercise price is the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date 
of grant, which was $3.00 to $6.50 per share for all options outstanding and 
granted under the Option Plan.

Transactions under the Option Plan are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1995      1994       1993  
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           <S>                                          <C>       <C>        <C>    
           Options outstanding at beginning of year . . 131,250   150,250    41,250 
           Granted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,000      -      111,000 
           Exercised  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    -         -        2,000 
           Terminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20,500    19,000       -   
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           Options outstanding at end of year . . . . . 240,750   131,250   150,250 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           Available for grant at end of year . . . . .   7,250   116,750    97,750 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           Exercisable at end of year . . . . . . . . .  52,550    48,950    21,500 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
</TABLE>

     During 1989, and 1988, options outside the Option Plan (the "Non-plan 
options") were granted by the board of Directors to six employees and an 
independent sales person.  These Non-plan options were for 41,250 shares at 
an exercise price ranging from $2.00 to $4.00, the approximate market price 
at the date of grant.  The options were approved by the shareholders and have 
all expired.  During 1990, options for 61,000 shares at an exercise price of 
$4.00 were granted to the President and a Director.  During 1991, options for 
219,000 shares, expiring in 1996, at an exercise price of $4.00 were granted 
to the Directors, the President and three employees.  During 1994, options 
for 144,000 shares, expiring in 2004, at an exercise price of $3.00, were 
granted to eight current Directors. Additionally, options to purchase 5,200 
shares of common stock, expiring in 1996, at an exercise price of $6.00, were 
granted to a former officer of the Company under a separation agreement.  
During 1995, Non-plan options for 29,000 shares, expiring in 2005, at an 
exercise price of $3.00 were granted to two key officers of the Company.    

     During 1993, options for 48,000 shares at an exercise price of $4.00 
were granted to two directors.  The options vest at 1,000 per month to an 
aggregate of 24,000 per director.  At the date of the grant the market price 
was $5.75.  The difference between the grant price and the market price is 
compensation which is being amortized over the vesting period.  Total 
compensation expense incurred for these options during the years ended 
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 was $22,750, $29,750, and $31,500, 
respectively.  

     Transactions relative to Non-plan options are summarized as follows:  

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         1995      1994       1993  
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           <S>                                          <C>       <C>        <C>    
           Options outstanding at beginning of year . . 131,250   150,250    41,250 
           Options outstanding at beginning of year . . 366,700   222,500   295,000 
           Granted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29,000   149,200    48,000 
           Exercised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17,000     5,000    21,250 
           Terminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25,000     -        99,250 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           Options outstanding at end of year . . . . . 353,700   366,700   222,500 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
           Exercisable at end of year . . . . . . . . . 331,950   363,700   187,500 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
                                                        -------   -------   ------- 
</TABLE>

     The underwriter of the June 1991 public offering was granted warrants to 
purchase 75,000 shares at $4.40 per share, expiring in 1996. The Common Stock 
to be issued upon exercise of the warrants was registered with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission under Form S-3 during 1993. The underwriter exercised 
warrant rights and shares were issued for 15,000 shares of common stock 
during 1993. The underwriter's warrants expire in June 1996. In August 1995, 
warrants were issued to bondholders to purchase an aggregate of 279,000 
shares of common stock at $3.00 per share. The bondholder's warrants expire 
five years from the date of the bond.

16.  EXPORT SALES AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

     The following table sets forth the geographic distribution of the 
Company's net sales:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,         
                                          --------------------------------------- 
                                             1995          1994          1993     
                                          -----------   -----------   ----------- 
           <S>                            <C>           <C>           <C>         
           United States. . . . . . . .   $16,380,540   $11,813,557   $12,699,599 
           Europe . . . . . . . . . . .     4,325,860     2,938,187     1,804,633 
           Canada, Mexico & South 
            America . . . . . . . . . .     1,078,263     1,210,068     1,430,150 
           Far East & other . . . . . .     1,143,426     1,418,855     1,862,235 
                                          -----------   -----------   ----------- 
             Net Sales. . . . . . . . .   $22,928,089   $17,380,667   $17,796,617 
                                          -----------   -----------   ----------- 
                                          -----------   -----------   ----------- 
</TABLE>


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     During the year ended December 31, 1995, three major customers accounted 
for 32%, 18%, and 14% of net sales of Micron.  During the year ended December 
31, 1994, three major customers accounted for 34%, 18%, and 10%, of net sales 
of Micron.  During the year ended December 31, 1993, four major customers 
accounted for 35%, 15%, 14%, and 12% of net sales of Micron.  There were no 
single significant customers for ART during the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 1995. 

17.  SIGNIFICANT FOURTH QUARTER ADJUSTMENTS

     There were no significant fourth quarter adjustments during 1995.  
During the fourth quarter of 1994, the Company recorded a charge against 1994 
earnings of approximately $778,000 as an allowance for losses related to the 
advances and equipment lease obligations made to or on behalf of Phoenix.

     During the fourth quarter of 1993, the Company recorded an adjustment to 
expense in the amount of $86,189 for costs previously deferred related to the 
unsuccessful merger attempt with Professional Catheter Corporation. 


















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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
        FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        During the three year period ended December 31, 1995, no independent 
accountant, who was previously engaged as the principal accountant to audit 
the Company's financial statements, has resigned (or indicated it has 
declined to stand for reelection after completion of the current audit) or 
was dismissed.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

        The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                      NAME             AGE              POSITION WITH THE COMPANY
        -----------------------------  ---   -----------------------------------------------
          <S>                          <C>       <C>
        Robert A. Simms..............   57   Chairman of the Board of Directors
        E.P. (Lou) Marinos...........   53   President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
        Anthony A. Cetrone...........   67   Chief Executive Officer of Micron, Director
        Eric K. Y. Chan, Ph.D........   38   Vice President of Engineering
        Nancy C. Garbade.............   48   Secretary and General Counsel
        William E. Cooper, CPA.......   30   Vice President of Finance
        Julius Tabin, Ph.D...........   76   Director
        Paul F. Walter, MD...........   58   Director
        Russell C. Chambers, MD......   52   Director
        Michael McManus..............   52   Director
        Larry Black..................   56   Director
</TABLE>


        The Directors are divided into three classes with rotating three-year 
terms. Dr. Chambers, Mr. Cetrone, and Mr. Simms have been elected to serve as 
Directors until the 1996 annual meeting of shareholders. Dr. Walter, Mr. 
Black, and Mr. McManus have been elected to serve until the 1997 annual 
meeting of shareholders. Dr. Tabin and Mr. Marinos have been elected to serve 
as Directors until the 1998 annual meeting of shareholders. The Company's 
executive officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the 
pleasure of the Board.

        ROBERT A. SIMMS was appointed as Chairman of the Board during 
January, 1993. Prior to that, Mr. Simms had been a director of the Company 
since April 1990. Mr. Simms has been chairman of Simms Capital Management. 
Ltd. since 1984.

        E.P. (LOU) MARINOS was appointed President and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Company in March 1995. Mr. Marinos has also served in the 
capacity of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer since joining 
the Company in May, 1994. Prior to joining the Company Mr. Marinos held 
senior executive management or Director positions with Intermedics, Inc., 
Carbon Implants, Inc., Bio-International, Inc. and Endevco, Inc. He was also 
a senior partner with Deloitte & Touche.

        ANTHONY A. CETRONE has been President of Micron sine 1988 and 
chairman of its Board from June 1990 to the present, Mr. Cetrone also served 
as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from January 1993 to 
March 1995. Prior to joining Micron, he was President of Dartco 
Manufacturing, Inc.

        NANCY C. GARBADE has been Secretary of the Company since March 1988 
and General Counsel since January 1990. From 1984 to March 1988, Ms. Garbade 
was Corporate Counsel for CarboMedics, Inc.

        ERIC K. Y. CHAN, PH.D. has been Vice President of Engineering since 
April 1993, and was Director of Engineering from August 1991. Prior to 
joining the Company in 1991, Dr. Chan was obtaining his Ph.D. from the 
University of Texas at Austin. He was on the engineering staff of 
Schlumberger-ASC between 1985 and 1986. He is a member of the AAMI ECG 
Committee on Signal Averaging.

        WILLIAM E. COOPER, CPA has been Vice President of Finance since 
November, 1995 and has been Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since 
joining the Company in April 1993. Prior to joining the Company, he was a 
Senior Associate with Coopers & Lybrand.

        JULIUS TABIN, PH.D. has been a director of the Company since its 
inception. Since 1949, Dr. Tabin has been a partner in the law firm of Fitch, 
Even, Tabin & Flannery.

        PAUL F. WALTER, MD. has been a director of the Company since its 
inception. Dr. Walter is a Professor of Medicine at Emory University where he 
has been on the faculty since 1971.

        RUSSELL C. CHAMBERS, MD. has been a director of the Company since its 
inception and served as the Company's Chairman of the Board until August 
1990. For more than the past five years, Dr. Chambers has been primarily 
engaged in the management of his personal investments.


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        MICHAEL A. MCMANUS, JR. has been a director of the Company since 
October 1994. He has been President and Chief Executive Officer of New York 
Bancorp Inc. since 1991 and a member of its Board of Directors since 1990. He 
was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of New York Bancorp Inc. 
in 1991. Prior to becoming associated with New York Bancorp Inc., Mr. McManus 
was President of Galwag Investment Group from July 1990 to October 1991. From 
December 1990 to October 1991 he was President of Jamcor Pharmaceutical and 
from July 1986 until July 1990 he was Vice President of Business Planning and 
Development, Consumer Division of Pfizer, Inc.

        LAWRENCE S. BLACK has been a director of the Company since October 
1994. He is the Chairman and founder of Black & Company, Inc., investment 
bankers. Mr. Black is also a director of International Yogurt Company and 
Mt. Bachelor Corp.

   ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        The following tables set forth certain information concerning 
compensation of and stock options held by the Company's President and Chief 
Executive Officer and the President of the Company's subsidiary, Micron: 

                         SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        LONG-TERM
                                                                                       COMPENSATION
                                                                                  ---------------------
                                                  ANNUAL COMPENSATION              AWARDS     PAYOUTS
                                      -----------------------------------------   -------    ----------
                                                                                   STOCK     LONG-TERM          ALL
                                                                                  OPTIONS    INCENTIVE          OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION            YEAR     SALARY     BONUS     OPTIONS(1)     (SH)      PAYOUTS        COMPENSATION
- ---------------------------            ----    --------   -------    ----------   -------    ----------      ------------
<S>                                    <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>              <C>
E.P. Marinos, President and 
Chief Executive Officer(3)..........   1995    $ 92,300   $   -          -         80,000       $  -            $   -

Anthony A. Cetrone, President 
Micron Products, Inc. (3)...........   1995    $ 98,000   $   -        5,250       29,000       $  -            $   -

E.P. Marinos, President and 
Chief Executive Officer(2)..........   1994    $ 38,215   $   -          -         18,000       $  -            $   -

Anthony A. Cetrone, President 
Micron Products, Inc. (2)...........   1994    $ 98,000   $22,075     21,000       18,000       $  -            $   628

Wayne Schroeder, Former 
Chief Operating Officer.............   1994    $ 95,833   $   -       26,250        5,200       $  -            $10,790

Anthony A. Cetrone, 
Chief Executive Officer.............   1993    $ 98,000   $ 5,000     15,750       51,000       $  -            $   699

Wayne Schroeder, 
Chief Operating Officer.............   1993    $100,000   $   -       15,750       24,000       $  -            $ 1,326
</TABLE>

(1) In April 1993, Mr. Cetrone and Mr. Schroeder were each granted 24,000 
options to purchase shares at an exercise price of $4.00. At the date of the 
grant the market price was $5.75. The options vest at 1,000 shares per month 
to an aggregate of 24,000 per director. The difference between the grant 
price and the market price is compensation and is being amortized over the 
vesting period.

(2) Options for the purchase of 18,000 shares at $3.00 per share were granted 
to all current directors of the Company, at the Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders on October 25, 1994. The options were immediately exercisable on 
the date of grant. In the event the value of the Common Stock reaches $6.00 
per share, then the exercise price of one share of the Common Stock shall be 
the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date the Option is granted 
less the difference between the average closing price of the Common Stock for 
the twenty trading days immediately preceding the date on which the Optionee 
gives notice of his intention to exercise an option and $6.00 per share. 
There is a floor of $1.00 per share.

(3) Mr. Marinos and Mr. Cetrone were granted 60,000 and 20,000 options to 
purchase shares, respectively, under the Option Plan. The shares vest at the 
rate of 20% per year for five years until fully vested. The exercise price 
approximated the market price on the date of grant. Mr. Marinos and Mr. 
Cetrone were granted 20,000 and 9,000 options to purchase shares at an 
exercise price of $3.00, respectively, outside the Option Plan. Twenty-five 
percent of the shares vest immediately and the remainder vest at twenty-five 
percent on each anniversary date, until fully vested. The shares granted 
outside the Option Plan were approved by the shareholders. The market price 
at the date of grant was $3.00.


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                      OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE AT
                                                                                                 ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES OF STOCK
                                                      INDIVIDUAL GRANTS                       PRICE APPRECIATION FOR OPTION TERM
                            ---------------------------------------------------------------   ----------------------------------
                                          % OF TOTAL
                                           OPTIONS
                                          GRANTED TO
                             OPTIONS     EMPLOYEES IN      EXERCISE
          NAME               GRANTED         1995            PRICE         EXPIRATION DATE            5%               10%
- -------------------------   ---------    ------------      --------       -----------------   ----------------   ---------------
<S>                           <C>           <C>               <C>              <C>                 <C>              <C>
E.P. Marinos.............   80,000(1)         50%            $3.00        November 27, 2005       $150,935          $382,498
Anthony A. Cetrone.......   29,000(1)         18%            $3.00        November 27, 2005       $ 54,714          $138,656
</TABLE>

(1) Mr. Marinos and Mr. Cetrone were granted 60,000 and 20,000 options to 
purchase shares, respectively, under the Option Plan. The shares vest at the 
rate of 20% per year for five years until fully vested. The exercise price 
approximated the market price on the date of grant. Mr. Marinos and Mr. 
Cetrone were granted 20,000 and 9,000 options to purchase shares, 
respectively, outside the Option Plan. Twenty-five percent of the shares vest 
immediately and the remainder vest at twenty-five percent on each anniversary 
date, until fully vested. The shares granted outside the Option Plan were 
approved by the shareholders. The market price at the date of grant was $3.00.


              OPTION EXERCISES AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      VALUE REALIZED     NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED OPTIONS   VALUE OF UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
                           SHARES    (MARKET PRICE AT      HELD AT DECEMBER 31, 1995     OPTIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 (1)
                          ACQUIRED     EXERCISE LESS     -----------------------------   ---------------------------------
         NAME           ON EXERCISE   EXERCISE PRICE)    EXERCISABLE     UNEXERCISABLE   EXERCISABLE         UNEXERCISABLE
- ----------------------  -----------  ----------------    -----------     -------------   -----------         -------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>                <C>              <C>            <C>                  <C>
E.P. Marinos..........       -           $   -              23,000           75,000        $28,750              $93,750
Anthony A. Cetrone....       -           $   -              55,050           42,950        $31,313              $33,438
</TABLE>
__________________

(1) Calculated on the basis of the closing sale price per share for the 
Common Stock on the American Stock Exchange of $4.25 on December 31, 1995.

        Mr. David Jenkins, previous President and Chairman of the Board of 
Directors, submitted his resignation effective on January 25, 1993. He 
exercised options for 7,500 shares at $2.00 per share, in January 1993, and 
relinquished the balance of his options, except for 22,000 options he is 
fully vested in which were granted him as a director of the Company. In 
March, 1994, Mr. Jenkins exercised options for 5,000 shares at $4.00 per 
share. In August 1995, Mr. Jenkins exercised options for 12,000 shares at 
$4.00 per share. In September 1995, Mr. Jenkins exercised the balance of his 
options for 5,000 shares at $4.00 per share.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

        Based solely upon the Company's review of the copies of such forms it 
has received, the Company believes that all its officers, directors and 
greater than ten percent beneficial owners complied with the filing 
requirements applicable to them pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities 
Exchange Act during 1995, except for Russell C. Chambers who has beneficial 
ownership of 5,000 shares which were sold in November 1995, but inadvertently 
failed to file the pertinent SEC report until March 1996.

EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

        Anthony A. Cetrone entered into a four-year employment agreement with 
the Company, effective November 24, 1992, which provides for his employment 
as President of Micron at a base salary of $98,000 per year. In addition to 
his base compensation, Mr. Cetrone is entitled to annual bonus compensation 
in the amount of 5% of net income of Micron above $500,000, after goodwill 
amortization. Mr. Cetrone has agreed not to compete with Micron for a period 
of five years after the expiration or termination of his employment.

STOCK OPTIONS

1987 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN

        In 1987, the Company adopted a stock option plan (the "Option Plan") 
pursuant to which 250,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for 
issuance to officers and other key employees and to certain other persons who 
are employed or engaged by the Company. Options are designated as "incentive 
stock options" within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 
amended. The purpose of the Option Plan is to encourage stock ownership by 
persons instrumental to the 


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success of the Company, in order to give them a greater personal interest in 
the Company's business. The exercise price of any stock option granted to an 
eligible employee may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the 
shares underlying such option on the date of grant, unless such employee owns 
more than 10% of the outstanding Common Stock, in which case the exercise 
price of any incentive stock option may not be less than 110% of such fair 
market value. The term of each option and the manner in which it may be 
exercised is determined by the Board of Directors provided that no option may 
be exercisable more than 10 years after the date of grant and, in the case of 
a stock option granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10% of the 
Common Stock, no more than five years. Generally, options become exercisable 
one year from the date of grant and each year thereafter at a rate of 20% per 
year. Options are not transferable, except upon death of the option holder.

        Options to purchase an aggregate of 242,750 shares of Common Stock at 
an exercise price of $3.00 to $6.50 per share have been granted under the 
Option Plan to twenty current and former employees. Of these, options for 
2,000 shares were exercised and options to purchase 48,500 shares granted to 
eight former employees were canceled due to termination of employment or 
death of the employees. During 1993, 2,000 shares were exercised. As of 
December 31, 1995, included in the total are options to purchase 98,000, 
98,000, 25,000, and 30,000 shares, granted to E.P. Marinos, Anthony Cetrone, 
Nancy C. Garbade, and William E. Cooper, respectively. As of December 31, 
1995, included in the total are options to purchase 8,750 shares, granted to 
Wayne Schroeder, a former director and officer of the Company. During the 
year ended December 31, 1995, options to purchase 130,000 shares were granted 
to eight employees. During the year ended December 31, 1994, no options to 
purchase shares were granted. During the year ended December 31, 1993, 
options to purchase 111,000 shares were granted to 12 employees.

OTHER OPTIONS

        In addition, options to purchase an aggregate of 518,450 shares of 
Common Stock have been granted at exercise prices ranging from $2.00 to 
$4.00; such options were not granted under the Option Plan. At December 31, 
1995, options for 58,250 shares have been exercised and options for 135,500 
shares have been terminated.

        During 1988 and 1989 options to purchase 18,750 shares were granted 
to four employees, all of which have been exercised or terminated as of 
December 31, 1993. During 1988, options to purchase 7,500 shares were granted 
to Wayne Schroeder at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The options were 
exercised during 1993.

        During 1990, options to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock were 
granted to Robert A. Simms, at an exercise price of $4.00 per share, all of 
which are currently exercisable. Options to purchase an aggregate of 125,000 
shares were granted to David Jenkins, from 1988 to 1991, at exercise prices 
ranging from $2.00 to $4.00 per share, of which 95,500 were terminated in 
January, 1993 when Mr. Jenkins resigned as President of the Company. Also in 
January, 1993, Mr. Jenkins exercised options for 7,500 shares at $2.00, and 
relinquished the balance of his options, except for 22,000 options in which 
he is fully vested, which were granted him as a director of the Company. In 
March, 1994, Mr. Jenkins exercised 5,000 options at an exercise price of 
$4.00 per share. In August 1995, Mr. Jenkins exercised 12,000 options at an 
exercise price of $4.00 per share. In September 1995, Mr. Jenkins exercised 
the balance of his options for 5,000 shares at an exercise price of $4.00 per 
share.

        During 1991, options to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock were 
granted to three employees, of which 17,500 shares have been exercised or 
terminated.

        In March 1991, five-year options to purchase 24,000 shares were 
granted to each of the six current directors of the Company (including Mr. 
Jenkins), exercisable at a rate of 1,000 shares per month at an exercise 
price of $4.00 per share. During 1991, options to purchase 25,000 shares at 
$4.00, expiring in 1996, were granted to three employees.

        In March 1993, options for 48,000 shares at an exercise price of 
$4.00 were granted to two directors. The options vest at 1,000 per month to 
an aggregate of 24,000 per director. At the date of the grant the market 
price was $5.75. The difference between the grant price and the market price 
is compensation which is being amortized over the vesting period. Total 
compensation expense incurred for these options recorded during 1995, 1994, 
and 1993 was $22,750, $29,750, and $31,500.

        In October 1994, options for 144,000 shares, expiring in 2004, at an 
exercise price of $3.00, were granted to eight current Directors. The shares 
were immediately exercisable. Additionally, options to purchase 5,200 shares 
of common stock, expiring in 1996, at an exercise price of $6.00, were 
granted to a former officer of the Company under a separation agreement.

        In November 1995, options to purchase 29,000 shares, expiring in 
2005, at an exercise price of $3.00, were granted to two Officers and 
Directors of the Company. Twenty-five percent of the shares vest immediately 
and the remaining shares vest at twenty-five percent per year on each 
anniversary date until fully vested.


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MEDICAL CONSULTANTS

        The Company previously retained medical consultants who agreed to 
advise the Company from time to time of advances in technology and in the 
respective areas of their expertise. In August 1994, the Company canceled or 
did not continue payment under the consulting retainer contracts due to their 
expiration. The aggregate compensation paid by the Company to consultants 
under their agreements during 1994 and 1993 was $58,533, and $67,475, 
respectively. During 1995 the Company used consultants on a specific project 
basis. Amounts paid to consultants during 1995 was not material.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

        The following table sets forth information as of February 28, 1996 
based on information obtained from the persons named below, with respect to 
the beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock by (i) each person known 
by the Company to be the owner of more than five percent of the outstanding 
shares of Common Stock, (ii) each director of the Company and (iii) all 
officers and directors as a group.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        BENEFICIAL
                                                                       OWNERSHIP (1)
                                                                     -----------------
                  NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER               NUMBER    PERCENT
       -----------------------------------------------------------   -------   -------
          <S>                                                          <C>        <C>
       R.C. Chambers Irrevocable Trust (2)........................   222,350    5.57
         1807 Lake Street
         Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
       Russell C. Chambers, M.D. (3)..............................    67,950    1.70
       Julius Tabin, Ph.D.........................................    62,375    1.56
       Paul F. Walter, M.D. ......................................    93,375    2.34
       Robert A. Simms............................................   182,000    4.56
       Anthony A. Cetrone (4).....................................   127,112    2.79
       E.P. Marinos...............................................    23,000     .58
       Michael A. McManus, Jr. ...................................    18,000     .45
       Lawrence S. Black..........................................    19,500     .49
       All officers and directors as a group (11 persons) (5).....   617,812   15.48
</TABLE>

1. Unless otherwise noted, each person has sole voting and investment power 
   with respect to the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned.

2. The beneficiary of all of the trust's income is Dr. Chambers' son. Dr. 
   Chambers son has a 50% ownership interest in the assets held by the trust 
   and Dr. Chamber's wife's estate has the remaining 50% ownership interest. 
   Dr. Chambers disclaims any beneficial ownership of the Common Stock held by 
   the trust.

3. Includes 2,500 shares over which Dr. Chambers has voting power pursuant to 
   an agreement, 12,500 shares held as custodian for his son and 2,500 shares 
   held as custodian for a niece.

4. Includes 66,662 shares held by the Micron Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
   over which Mr. Cetrone shares voting power as Trustee.

5. Includes options to purchase shares of Common Stock, all of which are 
   exercisable at December 31, 1995, as follows:

<TABLE>
                    <S>                                  <C>
               Russell C. Chambers, M.D(1)............  42,000 
               Julius Tabin(1)........................  42,000 
               Paul F. Walter, M.D.(1)................  42,000 
               Robert A. Simms(1).....................  42,000 
               Nancy C. Garbade.......................   5,000 
               Anthony A. Cetrone.....................  60,450 
               Eric Chan..............................  13,500 
               E.P. Marinos...........................  23,000
               William E. Cooper......................   6,000
               Michael A. McManus, Jr. ...............  18,000
               Lawrence S. Black......................  18,000
                                                       -------
                 Total................................ 311,950
                                                       -------
                                                       -------
</TABLE>

(1) 24,000 shares expired unexercised on March 17, 1996 for each Mr. 
Chambers, Mr. Tabin, Mr. Walter, and Mr. Simms.


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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

        To date, all transactions between the Company and its officers, 
directors, or their affiliates have been approved or ratified by a majority 
of the directors who did not have an interest in, and who were not employed 
by the Company at the time of, such transaction. The Company's Board of 
Directors adopted resolutions providing that any transaction between the 
Company and its officers, directors or their affiliates must be approved by a 
majority of the Board of Directors who do not have an interest in, and who 
are not employed by the Company at the time of, such transaction. The Company 
believes that all transactions entered into with affiliates of the Company 
were on terms no less favorable than could have been obtained from 
unaffiliated third parties.

        In May 1983, ART entered into an agreement with Cardiodigital 
Industries, Inc., a Texas corporation ("CDI"), pursuant to which ART granted 
an exclusive license to CDI to use the technology covered by the Simson 
Patent in connection with research and development of signal-averaging 
devices. In consideration for the license, CDI provided $175,000 of financing 
and granted ART an option to acquire any technology developed by CDI on an 
exclusive basis at a price of either $1,250,000 or a royalty fee of $150 per 
cardiac signal-averaging device sold by ART, up to a maximum of $1,250,000. 
ART exercised its option to purchase such technology at the fee of $150 per 
signal-averaging device sold by ART. Mr. Tom M. Podl and Dr. Julius Tabin, 
directors of ART are shareholders of CDI. In addition, the estate of G. 
Russell Chambers (Dr. Chambers' father), is a principal shareholder of CDI. 
Royalty fees for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 were 
$8,400, $10,950, and $12,150, respectively.

        During 1993 ART forgave advances of approximately $20,225 made to 
Calcasieu Technology Research and Investment Group ("CTRIG") The advances 
were principally for rent paid on behalf of CTRIG and health insurance 
premiums.

        Dr. Julius Tabin, a member of the law firm of Fitch, Even, Tabin & 
Flannery, the Company's patent counsel, has been a director of the Company 
since its inception , and he and other members of the firm are shareholders 
of the Company. For the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the law 
firm billed the Company approximately $43,000, $49,000, and $53,000, 
respectively, for legal services rendered and patent prosecution costs. The 
1993 payments included fees for services in connection with the Corazonix 
litigation. The amounts owed to the firm at December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993 
were approximately $23,000, $37,000, and $82,000, respectively.

        Dr. Paul Walter, a director and shareholder of the Company, was 
engaged as a medical consultant to the Company during 1994 and 1993. For the 
years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993, fees paid to Dr. Walter amounted to 
approximately $2,400 and $3,600, respectively.

        Dr. Russell C. Chambers, a director and shareholder of the Company, 
is engaged as a consultant to the Company. For the years ended December 31, 
1994, 1993 and 1992, health insurance premiums paid on Dr. Chambers behalf 
amounted to approximately $5,300, $6,300, and $7,400, respectively.

        In October, 1994, the Marshalled Cherubs Trust loaned the Company 
$100,000, with interest accruing at 11% per annum, under a demand note. The 
loan, plus accrued interest, was repaid in August 1995. The Marshalled 
Cherubs Trust is for the benefit of the Jason Chambers, the son of Dr. 
Russell C. Chambers, a director and shareholder of the Company. However, Dr. 
Chambers holds no voting or dispositive power with respect to Company shares 
hold by the Trust.











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                                   PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) List of documents filed as a part of this report:

         (1) All Financial Statements

         See index to financial statements on page 19 for a list of all 
financial statements filed as part of this report.

         (2) Financial Statement Schedules

             (A) Schedule VIII

        All schedules for which provision is made in Regulation S-X of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission not included here are omitted as the 
required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the 
financial statements or related notes.

        (3) Exhibits

        The following exhibits, required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are 
submitted herewith:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
        ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 <S>        <C>
 4.4    Bond Indenture and Bond Form............................................................ 
 4.5    Form of Option for E. P. (Lou) Marinos under 1995 Key Employees Stock Option Plan....... 
 4.6    Form of Option for Anthony A. Cetrone under 1995 Key Employees Stock Option Plan........ 
10.33   Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 1996, between the Company and E. P. Marinos. ...... 
</TABLE>


(b) Reports filed in the fourth quarter on Form 8-K:

    None
















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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.

BY: /s/ E. P. Marinos
  -------------------
   E. P. Marinos
   President & Chief Executive Officer


BY: /s/ William E. Cooper, CPA
  ----------------------------
   William E. Cooper, CPA
   Chief Financial & Accounting Officer

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              Signature                     Capacity                           Date
- -------------------------      -------------------------------------     --------------
<S>                            <C>                                       <C>
/s/ Robert A. Simms            Chairman of the Board                     March 25, 1996
- -------------------------
Robert A. Simms

/s/ E. P. Marinos              Director, President & Chief Executive
- -------------------------      Officer, Chief Financial Officer          March 25, 1996
E. P. Marinos

/s/ Anthony A. Cetrone         Director, President & Chief Executive
- -------------------------      Officer, Micron Products Inc.             March 25, 1996
Anthony A. Cetrone

                               Director                                  March 25, 1996
- -------------------------
Russell C. Chambers

/s/ Julius Tabin               Director                                  March 25, 1996
- -------------------------
Julius Tabin

/s/ Michael McManus            Director                                  March 25, 1996
- -------------------------
Michael A. McManus, Jr.

/s/ Lawrence S. Black          Director                                  March 25, 1996
- -------------------------
Lawrence S. Black

/s/ Paul F. Walter             Director                                  March 25, 1996
- -------------------------
Paul F. Walter
</TABLE>



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                                EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

 EXHIBIT
 NUMBER                                       DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT                                       PAGE
- -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ----
  <S>     <C>                                                                                               <C>
  3.0    Articles of Incorporation.......................................................................   (a)
  3.1    By-laws.........................................................................................   (a)
  3.2    Certificate of Agreement of Merger of Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Louisiana
         Corporation, and Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Delaware Corporation...................   (a)
  3.3    Articles of Merger of Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Louisiana Corporation, and
         Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation....................................   (a)
  4.0    Form of Certificate evidencing shares of the Company's Common Stock.............................   (a)
  4.1    Form of Non-plan Options to purchase Company Common Stock.......................................   (c)
  4.2    Form of Options to purchase Company Common Stock under the 1987 Incentive Stock Option
         Plan............................................................................................   (a)
  4.3    Form of Underwriter's Warrant...................................................................   (c)
  4.4    Bond Indenture and Bond Form....................................................................
  4.5    Form of Option for E. P. (Lou) Marinos under 1995 Key Employees Stock Option Plan ..............
  4.6    Form of Option for Anthony A. Cetrone under 1995 Key Employees Stock Option Plan................
 10.0    Distribution Agreement by and between Prucka Engineering, Inc. and ART, dated November 20,
         1989............................................................................................   (b)
 10.1    Amendment to Distribution Agreement dated November 20, 1989.....................................   (b)
 10.2    Lockup Agreement................................................................................   (a)
 10.3    Manufacturing Agreement by and between ART and Mortara Instrument, Inc. dated March 8,
         1987............................................................................................   (a)
 10.4    Amendment to Manufacturing agreement dated June 15, 1987........................................   (a)
 10.5    Letter agreement by and between ART and Mortara Instrument, Inc. dated October 26, 1989.........   (c)

 10.6    Letter agreement by and between ART and Mortara Instrument, Inc. dated February 21, 1990........   (c)

 10.7    Letter agreement by and between ART and Mortara Instrument, Inc. dated  February 21, 1990.......   (c)

 10.8    Letter agreement by and between ART and Mortara Instrument, Inc. dated July 31, 1990............   (c)

 10.9    License Agreement dated November 15, 1981 by and between University Patents, Inc., and ART......   (a)

 10.10   Amendment to License Agreement dated June 1, 1985...............................................   (a)
 10.11   License of Cardiac Signal Average and Base Technology by ART to Cardiodigital Industries, Inc.
         to ART..........................................................................................   (a)
 10.12   Grant of Option to Acquire Exclusive License for Use of Signal Averaging Technology from
         Cardiodigital Industries, Inc. to ART...........................................................   (a)
 10.13   Agreement and Plan of Merger executed by ART and Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a
         Louisiana corporation...........................................................................   (a)
 10.14   Settlement Agreement, dated February 23, 1990, by and among Baylor College of Medicine, The
         Methodist Hospital Foundation and The Methodist Hospital and Matthew W. Prucka, Delphi
         Computer Systems Inc., Prucka Engineering, Inc., Dr. Christopher Wyndham and Arrhythmia
         Research Technology, Inc........................................................................   (c)
 10.15   Form of Employment Agreement dated June 1, 1991, by and between the Company and David A.
         Jenkins.........................................................................................   (c)
 10.16   Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement between ART and University Patents, Inc. dated 
         February 6, 1991................................................................................   (b)
 10.17   O E M Agreement by and between Vascor Medical Corporation, Vascomed and ART dated
         December 14, 1991...............................................................................   (d)
 10.18   Amendment to O E M Agreement dated December 14, 1991............................................   (d)
 10.19   O E M agreement by and between Professional Catheter Corporation and ART dated September 11,
         1992............................................................................................   (f)
 10.20   Distribution Agreement by and between Prucka Engineering, Inc. and ART, dated May 28, 1992......   (f)

 10.21   Employment Agreement, dated November 24, 1992, between the Company and Anthony A. 
         Cetrone.........................................................................................   (f)
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  <S>     <C>                                                                                               <C>
 10.22   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated February 17, 1993, by and among Hubbard, Thurman, 
         Tucker & Harris, L.L.P. and ART................................................................    (f)
 10.23   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 25, 1992, among Arrhythmia Research 
         Technology, Inc., ART Merger Subsidiary II, Inc., Micron Products Inc. and Micron Medical
         Products Inc. ..................................................................................   (e)
 10.24   Merger Agreement, dated November 25, 1992, between ART Merger Subsidiary II, Inc. and
         Micron Products Inc............................................................................    (e)
 10.25   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 9, 1993, between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc.
         and Corazonix Corporation.......................................................................   (g)
 10.26   Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 5, 1993, between Arrhythmia
         Research Technology, Inc. and Corazonix Corporation.............................................   (i)
 10.27   Manufacturing and Equipment Lease Agreement, dated November 5, 1993, between Arrhythmia
         Research Technology, Inc. and Corazonix Corporation............................................    (i)
 10.28   Letter of Intent dated September 28, 1993, between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and 
         Lite Tech, L. P. ..............................................................................    (i)
 10.29   Letter of Intent, dated September 28, 1993 by and between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc.
         and Mr. John Curley and Mr. Thomas Krug.........................................................   (i)
 10.30   Agreement by and between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and Prucka Engineering, Inc.,
         dated August 1994...............................................................................   (j)
 10.31   First and Second Amendments to Manufacturing and Equipment Lease, dated August 31, 1994 
         and October 6, 1994, respectively, between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and Corazonix
         Corporation.....................................................................................   (j)
 10.32   Agreement and Modification of Second Amendment to Manufacturing and Equipment Lease
         Agreement dated November 4, 1994, between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and
         Corazonix Corporation...........................................................................   (j)
 10.33   Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 1996, between the Company and E. P. Marinos................
 22.     Subsidiaries....................................................................................   (f)
 28.0    1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan................................................................   (a)
 28.1    Option Agreement, dated March 18, 1991, between the Company and Julius Tabin....................   (f)
 28.2    Option Agreement, dated March 18, 1991, between the Company and Robert A. Simms.................   (f)
 28.3    Option Agreement, dated March 18, 1991, between the Company and Tom Podl........................   (f)
 28.4    Option Agreement, dated March 18, 1991, between the Company and Paul F. Walter..................   (f)
 28.5    Option Agreement, dated March 18, 1991 between the Company and Russell C. Chambers..............   (f)
 28.6    Option Agreement, dated August 21, 1990, between the Company and Robert A. Simms................   (f)
 28.7    Option Agreement, dated March 8, 1993, between the Company and Anthony A. Cetrone...............   (i)
 28.8    Option Agreement, dated March 8, 1993, between the Company and Wayne Schroeder. ................   (i)
 28.9    Merger Agreement, dated December 26, 1993, between Micron Products Inc. and Micron Medical
         Products Inc. ..................................................................................   (i)
 28.10   Articles of Merger of Parent and Subsidiary.....................................................   (i)
 28.11   Consent Judgment signed by Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. and Corazonix Corporation
         and entered on November 15, 1993................................................................   (h)
   (a)   Incorporated herein by reference from a Registration Statement on Form S-18 as filed with the
         Commission in April, 1988, Registration Statement No. 33-20945-FW.
   (b)   Incorporated herein by reference from a Form 10-K as filed with the Commission in March 1990.
   (c)   Incorporated herein by reference from a Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed with the
         Commission in August 1990, Registration Statement No. 33-36607.
   (d)   Incorporated herein by reference from a Form 10-K as filed with the Commission in March 1992.
   (e)   Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K as filed with the Commission on December 10, 1992.
   (f)   Incorporated herein by reference from a Form 10-K as filed with the Commission in March 1993
   (g)   Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K as filed with the Commission on July 15, 1993.
   (h)   Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K as filed with the Commission on November 22, 1993.
   (i)   Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K as filed with the Commission in March, 1994.
   (j)   Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K as filed with the Commission in March 1995.
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                REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON SCHEDULE



To the Shareholders
Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc.

  Our Report on the consolidated financial statements of Arrhythmia 
Research Technology, Inc. and Subsidiary is included on page 20 of this Form 
10-K.  In connection with our audits of such financial statements, we have 
also audited the financial statement schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) herein. 
  In our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when 
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, 
presents fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be 
included therein.

/s/  COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.


Austin, Texas
March 1, 1996 



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              ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                                 SCHEDULE VIII
                       VALUATION OF QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              BALANCE AT    CHARGED TO
                                             BEGINNING OF   COSTS AND                  BALANCE AT END
              DESCRIPTION                       PERIOD       EXPENSES     DEDUCTIONS      OF PERIOD
- -------------------------------------------  ------------   -----------   ----------   --------------
<S>                                          <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
Allowance for doubtful accounts:

   December 31, 1995........................ $   126,665   $    14,411    $  122,256    $    18,820
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
   December 31, 1994........................ $    71,344   $   191,586    $  136,265    $   126,665
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
   December 31, 1993........................ $    82,604   $    69,000    $   80,260    $    71,344
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------

Allowance for slow-moving  inventories:

   December 31, 1995........................ $ 1,182,897   $    -         $   69,645    $ 1,113,252
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
   December 31, 1994........................ $      -      $ 1,182,897    $     -       $ 1,182,897
                                             -----------   -----------    ----------    -----------
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                                   EXHIBIT
                                     4.4





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                              Revised and Restated
                                 BOND INDENTURE

          THIS BOND INDENTURE IS SUBORDINATED UNDER THE TERMS OF THAT
          CERTAIN SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 15,
          1995, EXECUTED BY THE TRUSTEE HEREOF IN FAVOR OF MARINE
          MIDLAND BUSINESS LOANS, INC. THIS BOND INDENTURE MAY NOT BE
          MODIFIED, AMENDED, RENEWED, REPLACED OR REDEEMED WITHOUT THE
          PRIOR, WRITTEN CONSENT OF MARINE MIDLAND BUSINESS LOANS,
          INC.


     THIS REVISED AND RESTATED BOND INDENTURE (BOND INDENTURE) is made and
entered into this 17 day of November, 1995, to be effective as of
May 31, 1995, by and between Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (ART), represented herein by E. P. Marinos, duly authorized
President, and Micron Products Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (MICRON and
collectively with ART, the MORTGAGORS), represented herein by Anthony A.
Cetrone, authorized President, with The Trust Company of Louisiana, (the
TRUSTEE), herein represented by Allain G. Davidson, Jr., Vice President.

                                    RECITALS

     ART desires to acquire funds for the transactions of its business, and
Micron, a subsidiary of ART, desires to facilitate this acquisition so that ART
might more readily support future Micron projects.

     ART's board of directors has authorized its borrowing an aggregate of Six
Hundred Thousand ($600,000) Dollars, issuing bonds for the amount borrowed and
to mortgaging property and assets for the purpose of securing the payment of the
principal of and interest on the bonds.

     Mortgagors have previously issued bonds in the aggregate principal amount
of $600,000.00 secured by, and subject to the terms and provisions of, that
certain Bond Indenture (the ORIGINAL INDENTURE) dated May 31, 1995, executed by
and among Mortgagors and Trustee.

     Subsequent to the date of the Original Indenture, Mortgagors have obtained
a revolving credit and term loan facility from Marine Midland Business Loan,
Inc. (MARINE), a condition to which is that the Original Indenture, and the
related bonds, be subordinated in all respects to the prior payment and
performance of the Bank Debt (hereafter defined), and the Bank Lien (hereafter
defined).

     To reflect the subordination of the Original Indenture, and related bonds,
Trustee, Mortgagor, and the bond holders have agreed to revise and restate the
Original Indenture and related bonds pursuant to the terms and provisions
contained herein.

     Accordingly, the Mortgagors' respective boards of directors have approved
the form of Revised and Restated Bond (the BOND) to this Bond#Indenture and the
certificate to be signed by the Trustee authenticating the bonds.


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     The Mortgagors' respective boards of directors have approved this Bond
Indenture, and have authorized each of the respective presidents of the
Mortgagors to execute the same in the name and on behalf of the Mortgagors, to
record this Bond Indenture in the office of the register of conveyances in and
for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and to deliver this Bond Indenture on behalf of
the Mortgagors to the Trustee.


MORTGAGE

     To secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds as may
from tune to time be outstanding under this Bond Indenture according to their
terms, and to declare the terms and conditions upon which such bonds are to be
issued, the Mortgagors, in consideration of the purchase and acceptance of the
bonds by the holders thereof, have executed and delivered this Bond Indenture
and, by this Bond Indenture, have mortgaged to the Trustee, its successors and
assigns, their respective interests in the following property:

     1.   A security interest in all ART's patents, trademarks, servicemarks,
     other intellectual property, licenses, contract rights, and all proceeds
     thereof; subject and subordinate in all respects to the Bank Lien.

     2.   A security interest in all outstanding shares of Micron Products Inc.,
     (MICRON), and Micron's real estate, equipment, furniture, fixtures,
     inventory, and accounts receivable, subject and subordinate in all respects
     to any collateral pledge of Micron shares by ART, and the Bank Lien.

     To have and to hold the property and rights unto the Trustee, its
successors and assigns, forever, but: (i) in trust, nevertheless, for the
benefit and security of all persons who are or may become owners or holders of
all or any of the bonds, and for enforcing the payment of the principal of and
interest on the bonds issued under or pursuant hereto according to the terms of
this Bond Indenture and of the bonds; and (ii) subject and subordinate in all
respects to the rights, collateral pledge, liens and security interests now or
hereafter granted by ART and(or Micron in favor of Marine, (such rights,
collateral pledge, liens and security interests created by ART or Micron in
favor of Marine referred to herein as the BANK LIEN), and the prior payment and
performance of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of ART and Micron
to Marine in existence at any time, and from tune to time (such indebtedness,
liabilities and obligations of ART and Micron to Marine, now existing or
hereafter incurred, together with any future advances, deferrals, renewals,
increases, modifications or extensions thereof, referred to herein as the BANK
DEBT).

     No bond shall have any priority or distinction as to lien or otherwise over
any other bond. However, if the Mortgagors or their successors or assigns pay or
cause to be paid to the holders of the bonds the principal of and interest on
the bonds at the time and in the manner set forth therein, and performs all of
the covenants and conditions set forth in the bonds and in this Bond Indenture,
then the mortgage granted under and pursuant to this Bond Indenture, and all
rights granted herein shall cease and this Bond Indenture shall be void.

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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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     The specific trusts, uses, purposes, conditions, and covenants upon which
Mortgagors' property, rights, and privileges mortgaged hereunder are to be held
by the Trustee, and subject to which the bonds are to be issued and to be held
by the holders of the bonds, are as follows:

     1. CONTINUING LIEN. This Bond Indenture is subject in all respects to the
Bank Lien and creates a continuing lien to secure the full, complete and Final
payment of the principal of and interest on all of the bonds that from tune to
tune may be issued and sold hereunder or pursuant hereto.

     The total aggregate principal amount of bonds issued and sold hereunder or
pursuant hereto shall not exceed Six Hundred Thousand ($600,00()) Dollars. The
bonds shall be issued upon the terms and conditions, be in the denominations,
mature in the manner and at the tune and place, and pay the interest as set
forth in the form of Revised and Restated Bond Form attached hereto as Exhibit
"A".

     2. AUTHENTICATION OF BONDS. The bonds secured hereby shall be executed from
tune to time by ART and delivered to the Trustee. The Trustee shall authenticate
and deliver the initial bonds pursuant to the directions of the ART's board of
directors. The instructions shall be delivered to the Trustee in the form of a
certified copy of minutes of the board of directors. The Trustee may issue
replacement or substitute bonds without further direction on receipt of normal
transfer instructions. The Trustee shall not in any way be responsible for the
issue and sale of the bonds or the application of the proceeds from the sale
thereof. Only the bonds properly authenticated by the Trustee shall be secured
by this Bond Indenture or be entitled to any lien or benefit hereunder. The
signature of the Trustee of the certificate on a bond shall constitute
authentication of that bond. The Trustee's certificate shall be conclusive
evidence that the bond so certified has been duly issued hereunder and is
entitled to the benefit and protection hereof.

     3. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST Subject to the prior payment and
performance of the Bank Debt, ART covenants that it shall fully pay and satisfy
both the principal of and interest on all of the bonds issued hereunder or
pursuant hereto according to the tens hereof and according to the Bond Form
attached hereto. Payment shall be made without deduction either from principal
or interest for any assessments, taxes and other charges now or subsequently
imposed upon the bonds either by the United States or by any state, county or
municipality that the Mortgagors may be compelled to deduct from the bonds.

     4. POSSESSION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY BY MORTGAGORS. Until the Bank Debt is
paid in full, the Trustee shall permit Mortgagors, their successors and assigns,
to possess, operate and enjoy all of the property mortgaged under or pursuant
hereto, subject to the Bank Lien. Such possession, operation and enjoyment shall
be subject to the rights of Marine and the holders of the bonds issued under or
pursuant to this Bond Indenture. Such possession, operation and enjoyment shall
be and continue as long as Mortgagors are not in default of the Bank Debt or in
the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds secured hereby or in
the performance or observance of any covenant or condition hereof or of the
bonds issued under or pursuant hereto.

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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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     5. CANCELLATION OF BONDS. Upon the payment of a bond at maturity, or its
retirement before maturity, the bond shall be delivered to the Trustee for
payment and cancellation.

     6. PAYMENT OF TAXES. Mortgagors shall pay and discharge before they are in
arrears all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges lawfully imposed
upon any and all of the property mortgaged hereunder or pursuant hereto that
constitute a lien that is or may be superior to the lien of this mortgage, so
that the priority of this Bond Indenture is preserved. Mortgagors also shall pay
and discharge all claims of every kind and nature that may subsequently become a
lien upon the property mortgaged hereunder or pursuant hereto, or any part of
such property, that is or may be superior to the lien of this Bond Indenture so
that the priority of this Bond Indenture is preserved. Mortgagors shall not
permit or allow the creation of any mechanic's liens or similar charges upon the
property mortgaged hereunder or pursuant hereto, or any part of such property,
that may impair the priority of the lien of this Bond Indenture. All of the
foregoing shall be observed until the principal of and interest on the bonds
secured hereby have been paid in full.

     7. FURTHER INSTRUMENTS. At any tune while this Bond Indenture continues to
be in force, Mortgagors shall make, execute and deliver such further or
additional instruments and conveyances that may be necessary to vest in the
Trustee and its successors and assigns the property interest described herein,
and in all property subsequently acquired for the purpose of this trust.

     8. REMOVAL OR SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY. Subject to the Bank Lien, and the
prior payment and performance of the Bank Debt, Mortgagors shall be permitted,
with the Trustee's permission, to remove, sell or dispose of any machinery or
other personal property described herein that cannot be used advantageously in
the operation of Mortgagors' business. However, in this case, Mortgagors shall
replace any machinery or other property so removed, sold or disposed of with
other Fixtures, machinery or other personal property equal in value to the
property removed, sold or disposed of subject to the Bank Lied Alternatively,
Mortgagors may, subject to the Bank Lien but without the Trustee's permission,
remove, sell or dispose of any machinery or other personal property that cannot
be used advantageously in the operation of its business and subject to the prior
payment and performance of the Bank Debt, pay the Trustee the appraised value of
the property removed, sold or disposed of. The money so received by the Trustee
shall: (i) prior to payment and performance of the Bank Debt, be delivered
immediately following receipt by Trustee to Marine; and (ii) following payment
of the Bank Debt in fill, upon Mortgagors' request, be invested as further
security in U. S. government securities of duration not to exceed the maturity
date.  Subject to the prior payment and performance of the Bank Debt, so long as
Mortgagors are not in default in the payment of any part of the principal of or
interest on the bonds secured hereby, the income from such securities shall be
paid to Mortgagors. The only duty of the Trustee under this paragraph shall be
to receive the money paid to it by Mortgagors and deliver such money to Marine
or invest the same as provided in and permitted by this paragraph.

     9. AMENDMENT. Subject to the prior written consent of Marine delivered to
Trustee, this Bond Indenture and the conditions and powers imposed or granted
pursuant hereto may be changed in whatever manner that may be agreed upon
between Mortgagor and the Trustee, with the consent of the holders of four-
Fifths in principal amount of the bonds secured hereby then outstanding. The
consent of the bond holders shall be given at a meeting of such holders 

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called by the Trustee at the request of a bondholder upon three weeks' 
written notice of the time, place and purpose of the meeting, sewed by mail 
on all of the bondholders. The consent of the required number of bondholders 
to the changes must be in writing, duly signed and acknowledged by them. The 
consent shall be delivered to the Trustee and shall be the Trustee's 
authority for assenting to changes.  Alternatively, the holders of 
four-fifths in principal amount of the bonds may deliver written instructions 
in lieu of a meeting.

     The changes consented to shall be reflected in an instrument duly executed
between Mortgagors and the Trustee in a manner that shall entitle the instrument
to be recorded in the place or places where this mortgage is recorded. The
Trustee shall cause the instrument to be recorded.

     10. DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF INTEREST OR PRINCIPAL. If ART fails to pay any
interest on any bond secured hereby and such failure continues for 30 days after
the payment is due and payable, or if ART fails to pay the principal of any bond
secured hereby when payment is due and payable, the Trustee, in its discretion
and after written request of the holders of 60 percent or more in principal
amount of the bonds secured hereby then outstanding, may, subject to the rights
of Marine and subject to Section 17 hereunder, sell all the property, rights and
franchises mortgaged hereunder or pursuant hereto. Such sale shall be by public
auction at the court house or other suitable place in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Written notice of the sale shall be given as required by Louisiana Statutes.
Notice also shall be given by publication in a newspaper published in Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana, as, and if required by law. The Trustee may adjourn the sale
from time to time in its discretion, and without further notice hold an
adjourned sale. Upon sale, the Trustee shall make and deliver to the purchaser
or purchasers of the property, rights and franchises sold a good and sufficient
deed or deeds. The deed or deeds shall be a perpetual bar against Mortgagor and
all persons and corporations lawfully claiming under or through Mortgagor. The
principal of the bonds secured hereby that are then outstanding shall become due
and payable at the time this sale is made, anything in the bonds or herein to
the contrary notwithstanding.

     The Trustee shall apply the proceeds of the sale as follows:

               (a) To the payment of the costs and expenses of the sale,
     including reasonable compensation to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys,
     and all expenses, liabilities and advances made or incurred by the Trustee
     in managing and maintaining the property mortgaged hereunder or pursuant
     hereto, and all taxes and assessments superior to the lien of this
     mortgage.

               (b) To the payment of the whole amount of the principal of, and
     the accrued and unpaid interest on, the bonds issued hereunder or pursuant
     hereto that are outstanding without preference or priority. if the proceeds
     are not sufficient to pay such amounts in full, then to the payment of the
     principal and interest in proportion to the aggregate amount of the
     principal and accrued and unpaid interest.

               (c) The Trustee shall pay any surplus to whomever may be entitled
     to receive it.

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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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     11. RELEASE OF PURCHASER AT SALE ON MORTGAGORS' DEFAULT. The Trustee's
receipt shall be sufficient discharge to a purchaser at the sale of mortgaged
property, and the purchaser or purchasers, after paying the purchase money and
receiving in exchange the Trustee's receipt, shall be under no obligation to
cause the purchase money to be applied upon or for the trusts or the purposes of
this mortgage or be answerable for any loss, misapplication or nonapplication of
the purchase money by the Trustee.

     12. TRUSTEE'S AUTHORITY TO ACT IN CASE OF DEFAULT. In the event of a
default in the payment or deposit when due of the principal of or interest on
any of the bonds secured hereby, or in amortization or sinking fund
requirements, or in the payment when due of taxes or assessments, or in the
performance or observance on the part of Mortgagors of any covenant contained
herein, the Trustee shall, upon any request from a majority of the holders of
the bonds in interest, with due diligence, prudence and care, but subject in all
respects to Section 17 hereof:

               (a) take whatever action may be proper or necessary to sequester
     the rents and income from the property secured by this mortgage;

               (b) procure from the owner of the property an assignment of rents
     and(or a consent to enter into possession of the property and collect the
     rents from the property;

               (c) apply to the court for the appointment of a receiver of the
     rents and income of the property;

               (d) declare immediately due and payable any principal amount
     remaining due and unpaid and commence and maintain an action to foreclose
     on the property and procure the sale of the property under a judgment
     rendered in the action;

               (e) apply the moneys received as rents and income from the
     property as well as moneys received by the Trustee from any receiver
     appointed for the property in its discretion to the maintenance and
     operation of the property, the payment of taxes and assessments levied on
     the property, and any arrears, to the payment of underlying liens, and to
     the creation and maintenance of a reserve or sinking fund, and, after the
     commencement of an action to foreclose the mortgage on the property,
     distribute ratably among the bondholders any moneys remaining in its hands;
     and

               (f) render annually to bondholders, after the occurrence of a
     default, unless the default has been cured, a summarized statement of
     income and expenditures in connection with the property.

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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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     13. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE. The remedies granted in this Bond Indenture are:
(i) cumulative and not exclusive, and are in addition to all other remedies that
may exist to enforce the lien of this mortgage; and (ii) subject and subordinate
in all respects to the rights of Marine under the Bank Lien.

     14. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. Subject to Section 17 hereof, the Trustee
shall be entitled, upon the commencement of a judicial proceedings to enforce
any or all of the bondholder's rights hereunder, to the appointment of a
receiver or receivers of the property mortgaged, and of the earnings, income,
rents, and profits of the property mortgaged, pending the proceeding.

     15. SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE. Upon Mortgagors' written request, the Trustee
shall enter satisfactions of this mortgage in the records of the proper office
or offices where both the principal of and interest on all of the bonds issued
hereunder or pursuant hereto have been paid in full.

     16. CONDITIONS OF TRUST. The Trust Company of Louisiana accepts the trust
of this instrument under the conditions of this PARA 16 only, and the Mortgagors
and all holders of bonds secured hereby agree to such terms and conditions.

     The Trustee shall not be answerable for the default or misconduct of any
agent or attorney appointed by it hereunder who was selected with reasonable
care, or in any way whatever in connection with this trust, except for willful
misconduct or gross negligence. The Trustee may purchase any bonds secured by
this Bond Indenture with the same right that it would have if it were not the
trustee hereunder.

     The Trustee shall not be personally liable for any debts contracted by it,
or for any tort liability arising during the time that the Trustee may manage
the mortgaged property, but the trust estate shall be primarily liable for every
liability of any kind the Trustee may incur hereunder. The Trustee shall not be
under any duty to do or perform any act hereunder, take any action for the
enforcement of the trust created herein, or defend any action with respect
hereto, unless it is requested in writing to do so by some person interested in
the trust, and satisfactorily indemnified. The Trustee shall not be required to
take notice of any default hereunder, or under the Bank Debt, or to take any
action with respect to any default, unless requested to do so in writing by
Marine or the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the bonds
then outstanding, and (solely with respect to a default by Mortgagors under the
bonds) unless it is tendered reasonable indemnity, notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary. However, nothing herein shall affect any discretion
given herein or elsewhere to the Trustee.

     The Trustee shall receive and collect directly or without the intervention
or assistance of any fiscal agent or other intermediary all payments of moneys
required to be made and paid hereunder and shall without such intervention or
assistance reimburse the moneys pursuant to the terms hereof.

     The Trustee shall be required to act as tax withholding agent whenever
authorized or required by law, and to receive, collect and pay the necessary tax
and hold the surplus, if any, in trust for the rightful owners of the funds.

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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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     The Trustee may receive the advice of its own attorney, at Mortgagors'
expense, and anything done in good faith by the Trustee in accordance with the
advice of its counsel shall be conclusive in Trustee's favor, on Mortgagors and
on all holders of bonds secured hereby.

     Mortgagors shall pay to the Trustee reasonable compensation for its
services from time to time to reimburse the Trustee for all counsel fees,
compensation of agents and other expenditures made hereunder by the Trustee,
with interest. Mortgagors shall indemnify and hold the Trustee harmless from and
against all liabilities, tort or contract, that the Trustee may incur in the
exercise and performance of its powers and duties hereunder. This
indemnification, reimbursement and payment of the Trustee is a First lien
imposed hereby in favor of the Trustee upon all property mortgaged hereby or
pursuant hereto, subject and subordinate to the Bank Lien.

     The Trustee may resign and discharge itself of the trust created hereby, by
written notice to Mortgagors and Marine given at least three months before the
resignation is to take effect.

     A vacancy in the office of trustee shall be Filled by giving a notice to
each bondholder stating that a vacancy exists, that a change of trustee is
necessary, and that, unless objection is made within ten days from the date of
the notice by bondholders that hold a majority in principal amount of the bond
then outstanding, the new trustee designated in the notice shall be appointed.
If a majority of the bondholders disapprove of the new trustee chosen, the
selection shall be left to the original trustee. A majority of the bondholders
in interest may substitute another person as Trustee upon delivering to the
person then serving in the office an act of acceptance by the substitute
fiduciary.

     If the Trustee pays any tax, assessment or similar charge, it shall have a
First lien on the property mortgaged to secure the payment of the amount paid,
subject and subordinate to the Bank Lien.

     The Trustee shall have the right to require proof of the ownership of any
bond by the production thereof, or by the production of a certificate executed
by a depository approved by the Trustee showing that, on the date thereof, the
person had on deposit with that depository the bond described therein.

     If any bond secured hereby becomes mutilated, lost or destroyed, Mortgagor,
in its discretion, may issue, and the Trustee may certify, a new bond in
identical form bearing a new serial number in substitution or exchange for the
bond mutilated, lost or destroyed. To obtain a new bond, the owner of the bond
mutilated, lost or destroyed must surrender the mutilated bond to the Trustee,
or file with the Trustee evidence of the loss or destruction thereof. The owner
also must give indemnity that the Trustee considers satisfactory.

     Whenever herein the existence of any fact or the sufficiency or validity of
any instrument, proceeding or proof of any fact is prescribed as a precondition
to any action on the part of the Trustee, and the existence, sufficiency or
validity must be ascertained by the Trustee as a basis of an action by the
Trustee, a certified copy of a resolution of Mortgagor's board of directors,
together with a certificate of the president, a vice president, the secretary,
or the treasurer of the Mortgagor under oath, shall be sufficient evidence of
the fact and of 

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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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the sufficiency or validity, and shall protect the Trustee as to any action 
done in reliance on the certificate. The Trustee, however, may require other 
evidence of such fact.

     Mortgagor shall pay the Trustee its necessary fees and expenses in the
execution of the trust created hereby.


     17.  SUBORDINATION OF LIEN AND PAYMENTS. Notwithstanding anything contained
herein, or any bond, to the contrary, this Bond Indenture is subject to the
terms and provisions contained in that certain Subordination Agreement (herein
so called) dated as of September 15, 1995, executed by Trustee, Marine, and the
Mortgagors. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provision
contained in this Bond Indenture, or any bond, and the terms and provisions
contained in the Subordination Agreement, the Subordination Agreement shall
control.


     18. NON EXTINGUISHMENT. This Bond Indenture is given in renewal,
restatement and replacement, but not extinguishment, of the Original Indenture.


     IN WITNESS WHEREOF each of the Mortgagors has caused this Bond Indenture to
be signed by its president, and the Trustee, as evidence of its acceptance of
the trusts and obligations imposed on it hereby, has caused this Bond Indenture
to be signed by its vice president on the day, month and year first written
above.

               ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC., Mortgagor


               By:  E. P. MARINOS
                    ----------------------------------------
                    E. P. Marinos, President


               MICRON PRODUCTS INC., Mortgagor


               By:  ANTHONY A. CETRONE
                    ----------------------------------------
                    Anthony A. Cetrone, President


               THE TRUST COMPANY OF LOUISIANA, Trustee


               By:  
                    ----------------------------------------
                    Allain G. Davidson, Jr., Vice President 


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                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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                                   EXHIBIT "A"
                                       TO
                              REVISED AND RESTATED
                                 BOND INDENTURE



                       [Copy of Revised and Restated Bond] 






                                                                    PAGE 10
                                          REVISED & RESTATED BOND INDENTURE

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                              REVISED AND RESTATED
                                    BOND FORM


                      ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.
                      5-YEAR 11 PERCENT LESSER-SECURED BOND
                                DUE MAY 31, 2000

Number                                                                   $25,000
       ------


     For value received, Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the CORPORATION), promises to pay to ______________________, or
registered assigns, on May 31, 2000, the principal sum of Twenty-five Thousand
($25,000) Dollars in lawful money of the United States of America. The
Corporation further promises to pay interest on the principal sum from May 31,
1995, (ISSUE DATE) at the rate of eleven percent (11%) per annum in lawful money
of the United States of America. Interest will be paid quarterly on the last day
of August, November, February, and May computed from the issue date with the
first installment due August 31, 1995, until the principal sum of this Bond has
been paid or provision for its payment made.

     The principal of this Bond shall be payable at the principal office of The
Trust Company of Louisiana upon the presentation and surrender hereof. The
interest payments will be mailed to the registered holder of this Bond at the
address appearIng on the books of the paying agent.

     This Bond is one of a series of bonds of the Corporation designated as its
5-Year, 11 Percent Lesser-Secured Bond due May 31, 2000, issued and to be issued
in connection with and secured by that certain Revised and Restated Bond
Indenture (the BOND INDENTURE) dated ___________________________ executed by
and among the Corporation, Micron Products, Inc., (MICRON) a Massachusetts
corporation, and The Trust Company of Louisiana, as Trustee. The aggregate
amount of bonds that may be issued under and pursuant to Bond Indenture is Six
Hundred Thousand ($600,000) Dollars and shall be issued in denominations of
$25,000; all of such bonds are equally secured by the Bond Indenture. The Bond
Indenture mortgages to the Trustee the property and assets of the Corporation
specified therein, subject to the rights, collateral pledges, liens, and
security interests now or hereafter granted by the Corporation and/or Micron in
favor of MarIne Midland Business Loans, Inc. (MARINE). The Bond Indenture
contains a description of the property and assets mortgaged, the nature and
extent of the security interest of the Trustee in the property and assets
mortgaged, the nature and extent of the rights of the holders of the bonds under
the Bond Indenture, the terms and conditions under which the bonds are issued,
and the terms pursuant to which payment of this Bond is subordinated to payment
to MarIne of the Bank Debt (hereafter defined). Reference is hereby made to the
Bond Indenture with respect to all of the foregoing.

     This Bond is registered both as to principal and interest and is
transferable only on the books of the paying agent by presentation and surrender
of this Bond accompanied by an assignment form duly completed and executed by
the registered holder hereof or a duly authorized attorney.


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     The rights of the holder hereof, or its registered assigns to receive any
payment of principal or interest on this Bond or to receive the benefit of any
lien, security interest, mortgage o? deed of trust securing payment of this
Bond, are subject and subordinate to the prior payment and performance of the
indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Corporation and Micron Products
Inc. (MICRON) to MarIne Midland Business Loans, Inc. (MARINE), in existence at
any time, and from time to time (such indebtedness, liabilities and obligations,
together with any deferrals, renewals, increases, modifications or extensions
thereof, referred to herein as the BANK DEBT), and the holder hereof accepts
this Bond subject and subordinate to prior payment and performance of the Bank
Debt as set forth in the Bond Indenture.

     This Bond will not become an obligation of the Corporation unless and until
the trustee's certificate on this Bond has been signed by an officer of The
Trust Company of Louisiana.

     This Bond is given in renewal, restatement and replacement, but not
extinguishment, of that certaIn Bond _________ in the original principal 
amount of ________________ issued by the Corporation to __________________ .

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Bond to be signed by
its duly authorized officers on this           day of                         
, 1995.

                         ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.



                         ----------------------------------------------------
                         President


                         ----------------------------------------------------
                         Secretary




                              TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE

The Trust Company of Louisiana, Trustee, hereby certifies that this Bond is one
of the bonds referred to in the mortgage or deed of trust referred to in this
Bond Indenture.




                         ----------------------------------------------------
                         Allain G. Davidson, Jr., Vice President 


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     THIS BOND IS SUBORDINATED UNDER THE TERMS OF THAT CERTAIN SUBORDINATION 
     AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1995, EXECUTED BY THE PAYEE HEREOF 
     IN FAVOR OF MARINE MIDLAND BUSINESS LOANS, INC. THIS BOND MAY NOT BE 
     MODIFIED, AMENDED, RENEWED, REPLACED OR REDEEMED WIThOUT THE PRIOR, 
     WRITTEN CONSENT OF MARINE MIDLAND BUSINESS LOANS, INC.

                              REVISED AND RESTATED
                                    BOND FORM


                      ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.
                      5-YEAR 11 PERCENT LESSER-SECURED BOND
                                DUE MAY 31, 2000

Number FIELD(NUMBER);                                                    $25,000


     For value received, Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Delaware 
corporation (the Corporation), promises to pay to pay to FIELD(NAME), 
FIELD(NAME1), FIELD(ADDRESS), FIELD(CITY), or registered assigns, on May 31, 
2000, the principal sum of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars in lawful 
money of the United States of America. The Corporation further promises to 
pay interest on the principal sum from May 31, 1995, (ISSUE DATE) at the rate 
of eleven percent (11%) per annum in lawful money of the United States of 
America. Interest will be paid quarterly on the last day of August, November, 
February, and May computed from the issue date with the first installment due 
August 31, 1995, until the principal sum of this Bond has been paid or 
provision for its payment made.

     The principal of this Bond shall be payable at the principal office of The
Trust Company of Louisiana upon the presentation and surrender hereof. The
interest payments will be mailed to the registered holder of this Bond at the
address appearing on the books of the paying agent.


     This Bond is one of a series of bonds of the Corporation designated as its
5-Year, 11 Percent Lesser-Secured Bond due May 31, 2000, issued and to be issued
in connection with and secured by that certain Revised and Restated Bond
Indenture (the BOND INDENTURE) dated as of May 31, 1995, executed by and among
the Corporation, Micron Products, Inc., (MICRON) a Massachusetts corporation,
and The Trust Company of Louisiana, as Trustee. The aggregate amount of bonds
that may be issued under and pursuant to the Bond Indenture is Six Hundred
Thousand ($600,000) Dollars and shall be issued in denominations of $25,000; all
of such bonds are equally secured by the Bond Indenture. The Bond Indenture
mortgages to the Trustee the property and assets of the Corporation specified
therein, subject to the rights, collateral pledges, liens, and security
interests now or hereafter granted by the Corporation and/or Micron in favor of
Marine Midland Business Loans, Inc. (MARINE). The Bond Indenture contains a
description of the property and assets mortgaged, the nature and extent of the
security interest of the Trustee in the property and assets mortgaged, the
nature and extent of the rights of the holders of the bonds under the Bond
Indenture, the terms and conditions under which the bonds are issued, and the
terms pursuant to which payment of this Bond is subordinated to payment to
Marine of the Bank Debt (hereafter defined). Reference is hereby made to the
Bond Indenture with respect to all of 


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the foregoing.

     This Bond is registered both as to principal and interest and is
transferable only on the books of the paying agent by presentation and surrender
of this Bond accompanied by an assignment form duly completed and executed by
the registered holder hereof or a duly authorized attorney.

     The rights of the holder hereof, or its registered assigns to receive any
payment of principal or interest on this Bond or to receive the benefit of any
lien, security interest, mortgage or deed of trust securing payment of this
Bond, are subject and subordinate to the prior payment and performance of the
indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Corporation and Micron to
Marine, in existence at any time, and from time to time (such indebtedness,
liabilities and obligations, together with any deferrals, renewals, increases,
modifications or extensions thereof, referred to herein as the BANK DEBT), and
the holder hereof accepts this Bond subject and subordinate to prior payment and
performance of the Bank Debt as set forth in the Bond Indenture.


     This Bond will not become an obligation of the Corporation unless and until
the trustee's certificate on this Bond has been signed by an officer of The
Trust Company of Louisiana.

     This Bond is given in renewal, restatement and replacement of that 
certain Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. 5-Year, 11 Percent Lesser 
Secured Bond due May 31, 2000, NUMBER FIELD(NUMBER) in the original 
principal amount of $25,000.00 issued by the Corporation to FIELD(NAME).

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Bond to be signed by
its duly authorized officers on this          day of                          ,
1995, to be effective as of May 31, 1995.

                         ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.


                         ----------------------------------------
                         President

                         ----------------------------------------
                         Secretary



                              TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE

The Trust Company of Louisiana, Trustee, hereby certifies that this Bond is one
of the bonds referred to in the Bond indenture.


                         ---------------------------------------
                         Allain G Davidson, Jr., Vice President 



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            THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE 
         SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, 
        TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS AND UNTIL THEY 
           ARE FIRST REGISTERED UNDER SUCH ACT AND ALL RULES AND 
            REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER 
          DISPOSITION THEREUNDER HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH OR UNLESS 
          AND UNTIL COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE 
           RENDERED AN OPINION SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY TO THE 
               EFFECT THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

                   ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.
                           A DELAWARE CORPORATION

                                STOCK OPTION

           OPTION TO PURCHASE THE COMMON STOCK AS HEREIN DESCRIBED

                         DATED AS OF JULY 13, 1995

                             _________________

                 This certifies that, for value received:

                           NAME:  E. P. Marinos

       ADDRESS:  5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78731

(herein called "Optionholder"), is entitled to purchase from Arrhythmia 
Research Technology, Inc. (herein called the "Company"), having its principal 
place of business at 5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 7831, at 
the price of $3.00 per share, 20,000 shares of the Common Stock of the 
Company.

As used in this option, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

   A.   Act means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

   B.   Common Stock means the equity securities of the Company known as 
        common stock, of which 10,000,000 shares have been authorized and of 
        which 3,564,077 shares were outstanding as of the date of this option.

   C.   Option price means the price of THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($3.00) per 
        share.


                                      EXHIBIT A 

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1. EXERCISE OF OPTION.  The purchase rights represented by this option may be 
exercised by the Optionholder or its duly authorized attorney or 
representative only if the Optionholder remains an employee of the Company.  
The Optionholder may exercise purchase rights for 5,000 shares of the 
Company's Common Stock on or after November 27, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. Central 
Time; 5,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock on or after July 13, 1996, 
at 5:00 p.m. Central Time; 5,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock on or 
after July 13, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Central time; and 5,000 shares of the 
Company's Common Stock on or after July 13, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.  
The Company agrees that the Optionholder shall be deemed the record owner of 
such shares as of the close of business on the date on which this option 
shall have been presented and payment has been made for such shares as 
aforesaid.  Certificates for the shares of stock so purchased shall be 
delivered to the Optionholder within a reasonable time, not exceeding thirty 
(30) days, after the rights represented by this option have been duly 
exercised. This option may be exercised in whole or in part, at the 
discretion of the Optionholder.

2. TERMINATION.  This Option shall terminate on the earliest of the following 
dates:

   (A) On the date on which the Optionholder ceases to be an employee of the 
Company or any subsidiary of the Company, unless he ceases to be such 
employee by reason of death or permanent disability or in a manner described 
in (C) below;

   (B) One year from the date the Optionholder ceases to be an employee of 
the Company or any subsidiary of the Company by reason of termination of 
employment under circumstances determined by the Board of Directors or the 
Compensation Committee to be for the convenience of the Company, or by reason 
of retirement under a retirement plan of the Company or any subsidiary of the 
Company at or after normal retirement age or after the earliest voluntary 
retirement age provided for in such retirement plan or retirement at an 
earlier age with the consent of the Board of Directors or the Compensation 
Committee or the period from the date the Optionholder ceases to be an 
employee of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company until September 30, 
1998, whichever period is greater;

   (C) One year after the death or permanent disability of the Optionholder 
if the Optionholder dies or becomes permanently disabled while an employee of 
the Company or any subsidiary of the Company or within the period referred to 
in (B) above; or

   (D) Ten years from the date on which this option was granted.

In the event the Optionholder shall intentionally commit an act materially 
inimical to the interests of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, and 
the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee shall so find, this 
Option shall terminate at the time of such act, notwithstanding any other 
provision of this Agreement.  Nothing contained herein shall limit whatever 
right the Company might otherwise have to terminate the employment of the 
Optionholder.

3. ADJUSTMENTS.  In case, prior to the expiration of this Option by exercise 
or by its terms, the Company shall issue any shares of its Common Stock as a 
stock dividend or 

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subdivide the number of outstanding shares of its Common Stock into a greater 
number of shares, then in either of such cases, the then applicable purchase 
price per share of the shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to this 
Option in effect at the time of such action shall be proportionately reduced 
and the number of shares at that time purchasable pursuant to this Option 
shall be proportionately increased; and conversely, in the event the Company 
shall contract the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock by combining 
such shares into a smaller number of shares, then, in such case, the then 
applicable purchase price per share of the shares of Common Stock purchasable 
pursuant to this Option in effect at the time of such action shall be 
proportionately increased and the number of shares of Common Stock at that 
time purchasable pursuant to this Option shall be proportionately decreased. 
If the Company shall, at any time, during the life of this Option, declare a 
dividend payable in cash on its Common Stock and shall, at substantially the 
same time, offer to its stockholders a right to purchase new Common Stock 
from the proceeds of such dividend or for an amount substantially equal to 
the dividend, all Common Stock so issued shall, for the purpose of this 
Option, be deemed to have been issued as a stock dividend. Any dividend paid 
or distributed upon the Common Stock in stock of any other class of 
securities convertible into shares of Common Stock shall be treated as a 
dividend paid in common stock to the extent that shares of Common Stock are 
usable upon conversion thereof.

4. EXCHANGE, DIVISION OR COMBINATION.  Subject to the provisions hereinafter 
set forth, this Option is exchangeable at the option of the Optionholder at 
the principal office of the Company for other Options of different 
denominations entitling the Optionholder to purchase the aggregate number of 
shares of Common Stock as are purchasable thereunder; and this Option may be 
divided or combined with other Options which carry the same rights.  In 
either case, any alteration will be made upon presentation at the principal 
office of the Company, of the Options, together with a written notice, signed 
by the Optionholder, or its authorized representative, specifying the names 
and denominations in which any new Options are to be issued, and the payment 
or any transfer tax due in connection therewith.

5.  OPTION PRICE.  A share of Common Stock may be purchased pursuant to this 
Option, at the option price of THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($3.00) per share.

6. CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.  The Company agrees and covenants that:

   A.  During the period within which the rights represented by this Option 
may be exercised, the Company shall at all times reserve and keep available, 
free from preemptive rights out of the aggregate of its authorized but 
unissued Common Stock, for the purpose of enabling it to satisfy any 
obligation to issue shares of Common Stock, upon the exercise of this Option, 
the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon the exercise of this 
Option.  If at any time the number of shares of authorized Common Stock shall 
not be sufficient to effect the exercise of this Option, the Company will 
take such corporate action as may be necessary to increase its authorized but 
unissued Common Stock to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for 
such purpose; and the Company shall have analogous obligations with respect 
to any other securities or property issuable upon the exercise of this 
Option; and

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   B.  All Common Stock which may be issued upon the exercise of the rights 
represented by this Option will upon issuance be validly issued, fully paid, 
non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, and charges with respect to 
the issuance thereof; and

   C.  All original issue taxes payable in respect of the issuance of shares 
upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Option shall be borne by 
the Company, but in no event shall the Company be responsible or liable for 
income taxes or transfer taxes upon the transfer of any Option; and

   D.  The Company will not, by amendment of its articles of incorporation, 
or through reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issuance of 
capital stock, or sale of treasury stock (otherwise than upon exercise of 
this Option) or sale of assets, or by any other voluntary act or deed, avoid 
or seek to avoid the performance or observance of any of the covenants, 
stipulations, or conditions in this Option to be observed or performed by the 
Company, but will at all times in good faith assist, insofar as it is able, 
in carrying out all of the provisions of this Option.

7.  VOTING AND OTHER RIGHTS.  Until exercised, this Option shall not entitle 
the Optionholder to any voting or other rights as a shareholder of the 
Company.

8.  EXTENT OF EXERCISABILITY.  Upon written notice of the Optionholders 
(which the Company is obligated to give forthwith upon the occurrence of an 
event set forth below), the entire number of shares then subject to Options 
granted pursuant to this stock option shall become immediately exercisable in 
the event of:

   A.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of a merger or 
consolidation of the Company with, or into, another company as a result of 
which the Company is not the surviving company (other than in a merger or 
consolidation with a subsidiary which effects a mere change in the form or 
domicile of the Company without changing the respective shareholdings of the 
shareholders of the Company), provided that such Options are exercised before 
the effective date of such merger or consolidation;

   B.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of the sale by the 
Company of all or substantially all of its assets, provided that the Options 
are exercised before the date the same is consummated;

   C.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of the spin-off of 
substantial assets or a subsidiary of the Company in a distribution to the 
shareholders of the Company, provided that the Options are exercised prior to 
the record date for determining shareholders of the Company entitled to 
participate in the spin-off;

   D.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of (i) the sale of a 
subsidiary contributing revenue in excess of 25% of the net revenue of the 
Company and consolidated companies, (ii) the sale of substantially all of the 
assets of a subsidiary contributing revenues in excess of 25% of net revenue 
of the Company and consolidated companies, or (iii) the public offering of 
securities of a subsidiary coupled with a resolution 

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adopted by the Board of Directors within 12 months of the close of any such 
sale or public offering resolving to purchase shares of the Company with a 
substantial portion of the proceeds of such sale or public offering to the 
shareholders of the Company (as used herein, substantial means 50% or more of 
the proceeds), provided that the Options are exercised within 21 days of the 
adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of shares of the Company or 
prior to the record date for determining shareholders of the Company entitled 
to participate in a distribution to shareholders, as applicable, respectively;

   E.  The commencement of a tender offer for more than 50% of the shares of 
the Common Stock of the company;

   F.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of the liquidation 
or dissolution of the Company, provided that the Options are exercised before 
the effective date of such liquidation or dissolution; or

   G.  The public announcement of the acquisition, directly or indirectly, 
after the date hereof by any individual, corporation, partnership or other 
"person" or group of "persons" or entities together with its or their 
"Affiliates" and "Associates" (as those terms are defined in Rules 13d-3 and 
14-1(b)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) or 35% or more of the 
Company's then outstanding Common Stock.

   The Options shall cease and terminate as to any shares not exercised 
before the  end of the periods specified in subsections (A), (B), (C), and 
(F), respectively.

10. LOSS, THEFT, DESTRUCTION OR MUTILATION.  If this Option is lost, stolen, 
mutilated, or destroyed, the Company shall, upon such terms as the Company 
shall reasonably impose, including a requirement that the Optionholder obtain 
a bond, issue a new Option of like denomination, tenor, and date.  Any such 
new Option shall constitute an original contractual obligation of the 
Company, whether or not the allegedly lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed 
Option shall be at any time enforceable by anyone.

11.  SUBSTITUTED OPTIONS.  Any Option issued pursuant to the provisions of 
the preceding section, or upon exchange, division, or partial exercise of 
this Option or combination thereof with another Option or Options shall set 
forth each provision set forth in this agreement, as each such provision is 
set forth herein, and shall be duly executed on behalf of the Company by an 
authorized officer.

12.  EFFECT OF SURRENDER.  Upon surrender of this Option for exchange, or 
upon the exercise hereof, this Option shall be canceled by the Company and 
shall not be reissued by the Company, except as otherwise provided for 
herein.  Any new option certificates shall be issued promptly but no later 
than seven days after receipt of the old option certificates.

13.  PERSONS BOUND.  This Option shall inure to the benefit of and be binding 
upon the Optionholder, the Company, and the Company's successors and assigns.

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14.  NOTICES.  All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall 
be deemed given when telegraphed, delivered personally, telefaxed, or within 
two days after mailing when mailed by certified or registered mail to the 
Company or Optionholder, at the address of such party as hereinafter set 
forth, or amended by written notice from either the Company or the 
Optionholder.

To the Company:        5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78731

To the Optionholder:   59190 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78731

15.  GOVERNING LAW.  The validity, interpretation, and performance of this 
Option and the terms and provisions hereof shall be governed by the laws of 
the State of Delaware.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE COMPANY HAS CAUSED THIS OPTION TO BE DULY EXECUTED 
EFFECTIVE AS OF THE 13TH DAY OF JULY, 1995, BY ITS CHAIRMAN.

                                     ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.



                                    By: 
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            THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE 
         SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, 
        TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS AND UNTIL THEY 
           ARE FIRST REGISTERED UNDER SUCH ACT AND ALL RULES AND 
            REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER 
          DISPOSITION THEREUNDER HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH OR UNLESS 
          AND UNTIL COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE 
           RENDERED AN OPINION SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY TO THE 
               EFFECT THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

                   ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.
                           A DELAWARE CORPORATION

                                STOCK OPTION

           OPTION TO PURCHASE THE COMMON STOCK AS HEREIN DESCRIBED

                         DATED AS OF JULY 13, 1995

                             _________________

                 This certifies that, for value received:

                           NAME:  Anthony A. Cetrone

       ADDRESS:  5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78731

(herein called "Optionholder"), is entitled to purchase from Arrhythmia 
Research Technology, Inc. (herein called the "Company"), having its principal 
place of business at 5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 7831, at 
the price of $3.00 per share, 9,000 shares of the Common Stock of the 
Company.

As used in this option, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

   A.   Act means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

   B.   Common Stock means the equity securities of the Company known as 
        common stock, of which 10,000,000 shares have been authorized and of 
        which 3,564,077 shares were outstanding as of the date of this option.

   C.   Option price means the price of THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($3.00) per 
        share.


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1. EXERCISE OF OPTION.  The purchase rights represented by this option may be 
exercised by the Optionholder or its duly authorized attorney or 
representative only if the Optionholder remains an employee of the Company.  
The Optionholder may exercise purchase rights for 2,250 shares of the 
Company's Common Stock on or after November 27, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. Central 
Time; 2,250 shares of the Company's Common Stock on or after July 13, 1996, 
at 5:00 p.m. Central Time; 2,250 shares of the Company's Common Stock on or 
after July 13, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Central time; and 2,250 shares of the 
Company's Common Stock on or after July 13, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.  
The Company agrees that the Optionholder shall be deemed the record owner of 
such shares as of the close of business on the date on which this option 
shall have been presented and payment has been made for such shares as 
aforesaid.  Certificates for the shares of stock so purchased shall be 
delivered to the Optionholder within a reasonable time, not exceeding thirty 
(30) days, after the rights represented by this option have been duly 
exercised. This option may be exercised in whole or in part, at the 
discretion of the Optionholder.

2. TERMINATION.  This Option shall terminate on the earliest of the following 
dates:

   (A) On the date on which the Optionholder ceases to be an employee of the 
Company or any subsidiary of the Company, unless he ceases to be such 
employee by reason of death or permanent disability or in a manner described 
in (C) below;

   (B) One year from the date the Optionholder ceases to be an employee of 
the Company or any subsidiary of the Company by reason of termination of 
employment under circumstances determined by the Board of Directors or the 
Compensation Committee to be for the convenience of the Company, or by reason 
of retirement under a retirement plan of the Company or any subsidiary of the 
Company at or after normal retirement age or after the earliest voluntary 
retirement age provided for in such retirement plan or retirement at an 
earlier age with the consent of the Board of Directors or the Compensation 
Committee or the period from the date the Optionholder ceases to be an 
employee of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company until September 30, 
1998, whichever period is greater;

   (C) One year after the death or permanent disability of the Optionholder 
if the Optionholder dies or becomes permanently disabled while an employee of 
the Company or any subsidiary of the Company or within the period referred to 
in (B) above; or

   (D) Ten years from the date on which this option was granted.

In the event the Optionholder shall intentionally commit an act materially 
inimical to the interests of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, and 
the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee shall so find, this 
Option shall terminate at the time of such act, notwithstanding any other 
provision of this Agreement.  Nothing contained herein shall limit whatever 
right the Company might otherwise have to terminate the employment of the 
Optionholder.

3. ADJUSTMENTS.  In case, prior to the expiration of this Option by exercise 
or by its terms, the Company shall issue any shares of its Common Stock as a 
stock dividend or 

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subdivide the number of outstanding shares of its Common Stock into a greater 
number of shares, then in either of such cases, the then applicable purchase 
price per share of the shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to this 
Option in effect at the time of such action shall be proportionately reduced 
and the number of shares at that time purchasable pursuant to this Option 
shall be proportionately increased; and conversely, in the event the Company 
shall contract the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock by combining 
such shares into a smaller number of shares, then, in such case, the then 
applicable purchase price per share of the shares of Common Stock purchasable 
pursuant to this Option in effect at the time of such action shall be 
proportionately increased and the number of shares of Common Stock at that 
time purchasable pursuant to this Option shall be proportionately decreased. 
If the Company shall, at any time, during the life of this Option, declare a 
dividend payable in cash on its Common Stock and shall, at substantially the 
same time, offer to its stockholders a right to purchase new Common Stock 
from the proceeds of such dividend or for an amount substantially equal to 
the dividend, all Common Stock so issued shall, for the purpose of this 
Option, be deemed to have been issued as a stock dividend. Any dividend paid 
or distributed upon the Common Stock in stock of any other class of 
securities convertible into shares of Common Stock shall be treated as a 
dividend paid in common stock to the extent that shares of Common Stock are 
usable upon conversion thereof.

4. EXCHANGE, DIVISION OR COMBINATION.  Subject to the provisions hereinafter 
set forth, this Option is exchangeable at the option of the Optionholder at 
the principal office of the Company for other Options of different 
denominations entitling the Optionholder to purchase the aggregate number of 
shares of Common Stock as are purchasable thereunder; and this Option may be 
divided or combined with other Options which carry the same rights.  In 
either case, any alteration will be made upon presentation at the principal 
office of the Company, of the Options, together with a written notice, signed 
by the Optionholder, or its authorized representative, specifying the names 
and denominations in which any new Options are to be issued, and the payment 
or any transfer tax due in connection therewith.

5.  OPTION PRICE.  A share of Common Stock may be purchased pursuant to this 
Option, at the option price of THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($3.00) per share.

6. CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.  The Company agrees and covenants that:

   A.  During the period within which the rights represented by this Option 
may be exercised, the Company shall at all times reserve and keep available, 
free from preemptive rights out of the aggregate of its authorized but 
unissued Common Stock, for the purpose of enabling it to satisfy any 
obligation to issue shares of Common Stock, upon the exercise of this Option, 
the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon the exercise of this 
Option.  If at any time the number of shares of authorized Common Stock shall 
not be sufficient to effect the exercise of this Option, the Company will 
take such corporate action as may be necessary to increase its authorized but 
unissued Common Stock to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for 
such purpose; and the Company shall have analogous obligations with respect 
to any other securities or property issuable upon the exercise of this 
Option; and

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   B.  All Common Stock which may be issued upon the exercise of the rights 
represented by this Option will upon issuance be validly issued, fully paid, 
non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, and charges with respect to 
the issuance thereof; and

   C.  All original issue taxes payable in respect of the issuance of shares 
upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Option shall be borne by 
the Company, but in no event shall the Company be responsible or liable for 
income taxes or transfer taxes upon the transfer of any Option; and

   D.  The Company will not, by amendment of its articles of incorporation, 
or through reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issuance of 
capital stock, or sale of treasury stock (otherwise than upon exercise of 
this Option) or sale of assets, or by any other voluntary act or deed, avoid 
or seek to avoid the performance or observance of any of the covenants, 
stipulations, or conditions in this Option to be observed or performed by the 
Company, but will at all times in good faith assist, insofar as it is able, 
in carrying out all of the provisions of this Option.

7.  VOTING AND OTHER RIGHTS.  Until exercised, this Option shall not entitle 
the Optionholder to any voting or other rights as a shareholder of the 
Company.

8.  EXTENT OF EXERCISABILITY.  Upon written notice of the Optionholders 
(which the Company is obligated to give forthwith upon the occurrence of an 
event set forth below), the entire number of shares then subject to Options 
granted pursuant to this stock option shall become immediately exercisable in 
the event of:

   A.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of a merger or 
consolidation of the Company with, or into, another company as a result of 
which the Company is not the surviving company (other than in a merger or 
consolidation with a subsidiary which effects a mere change in the form or 
domicile of the Company without changing the respective shareholdings of the 
shareholders of the Company), provided that such Options are exercised before 
the effective date of such merger or consolidation;

   B.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of the sale by the 
Company of all or substantially all of its assets, provided that the Options 
are exercised before the date the same is consummated;

   C.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of the spin-off of 
substantial assets or a subsidiary of the Company in a distribution to the 
shareholders of the Company, provided that the Options are exercised prior to 
the record date for determining shareholders of the Company entitled to 
participate in the spin-off;

   D.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of (i) the sale of a 
subsidiary contributing revenue in excess of 25% of the net revenue of the 
Company and consolidated companies, (ii) the sale of substantially all of the 
assets of a subsidiary contributing revenues in excess of 25% of net revenue 
of the Company and consolidated companies, or (iii) the public offering of 
securities of a subsidiary coupled with a resolution 

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adopted by the Board of Directors within 12 months of the close of any such 
sale or public offering resolving to purchase shares of the Company with a 
substantial portion of the proceeds of such sale or public offering to the 
shareholders of the Company (as used herein, substantial means 50% or more of 
the proceeds), provided that the Options are exercised within 21 days of the 
adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of shares of the Company or 
prior to the record date for determining shareholders of the Company entitled 
to participate in a distribution to shareholders, as applicable, respectively;

   E.  The commencement of a tender offer for more than 50% of the shares of 
the Common Stock of the company;

   F.  Approval by the Board of Directors of the Company of the liquidation 
or dissolution of the Company, provided that the Options are exercised before 
the effective date of such liquidation or dissolution; or

   G.  The public announcement of the acquisition, directly or indirectly, 
after the date hereof by any individual, corporation, partnership or other 
"person" or group of "persons" or entities together with its or their 
"Affiliates" and "Associates" (as those terms are defined in Rules 13d-3 and 
14-1(b)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) or 35% or more of the 
Company's then outstanding Common Stock.

   The Options shall cease and terminate as to any shares not exercised 
before the  end of the periods specified in subsections (A), (B), (C), and 
(F), respectively.

10. LOSS, THEFT, DESTRUCTION OR MUTILATION.  If this Option is lost, stolen, 
mutilated, or destroyed, the Company shall, upon such terms as the Company 
shall reasonably impose, including a requirement that the Optionholder obtain 
a bond, issue a new Option of like denomination, tenor, and date.  Any such 
new Option shall constitute an original contractual obligation of the 
Company, whether or not the allegedly lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed 
Option shall be at any time enforceable by anyone.

11.  SUBSTITUTED OPTIONS.  Any Option issued pursuant to the provisions of 
the preceding section, or upon exchange, division, or partial exercise of 
this Option or combination thereof with another Option or Options shall set 
forth each provision set forth in this agreement, as each such provision is 
set forth herein, and shall be duly executed on behalf of the Company by an 
authorized officer.

12.  EFFECT OF SURRENDER.  Upon surrender of this Option for exchange, or 
upon the exercise hereof, this Option shall be canceled by the Company and 
shall not be reissued by the Company, except as otherwise provided for 
herein.  Any new option certificates shall be issued promptly but no later 
than seven days after receipt of the old option certificates.

13.  PERSONS BOUND.  This Option shall inure to the benefit of and be binding 
upon the Optionholder, the Company, and the Company's successors and assigns.

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14.  NOTICES.  All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall 
be deemed given when telegraphed, delivered personally, telefaxed, or within 
two days after mailing when mailed by certified or registered mail to the 
Company or Optionholder, at the address of such party as hereinafter set 
forth, or amended by written notice from either the Company or the 
Optionholder.

To the Company:        5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78731

To the Optionholder:   25 Sawyer Passway, Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420

15.  GOVERNING LAW.  The validity, interpretation, and performance of this 
Option and the terms and provisions hereof shall be governed by the laws of 
the State of Delaware.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE COMPANY HAS CAUSED THIS OPTION TO BE DULY EXECUTED 
EFFECTIVE AS OF THE 13TH DAY OF JULY, 1995, BY ITS CHAIRMAN.

                                     ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.



                                    By: 
                                        ----------------------------------- 





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                             EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

     AGREEMENT, dated as of the 1st day of January 1996, by and between 
Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc., a Texas corporation having an office 
and place of business at 5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78731 
(hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and E. P. Marinos, an individual 
residing at 2901 Seargent, Seabrook, Texas 77586 (hereinafter referred to as 
"Employee").

                             W I T N E S S E T H

     WHEREAS,  the Company desires that Employee continue to provide services 
to the Company and Employee desires to continue to render services to the 
Company; and

     WHEREAS, the parties desire to further the goals of stability and 
security, both with respect to the Company and with respect to the Employee;

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and other good and 
valuable consideration, the Company and Employee hereby agree as follows:

     1.  EMPLOYMENT.  The Company agrees to employ Employee, and Employee 
agrees to be so employed, in the capacity of President and Chief Executive 
Officer.  The term of the employment shall commence as of January 1, 1996 and 
terminate on December 31, 1998.  This Agreement shall be renewed for 
successive one-year terms, unless the Company notifies Employee in writing at 
least six (6) months prior to the  expiration of the then-current term of its 
intention to terminate the Agreement.

     2.  DUTIES..  Employee shall at all times discharge his duties in 
consultation with and under the supervision of the Company's Board of 
Directors.  

     3.  TIME AND EFFORTS..  Employee shall conscientiously devote all of his 
time and attention and best efforts during working hours in the discharging 
of his  work duties.  It is understood and agreed that Employee's present 
duties generally require forty (40) hours during each working week and that, 
on occasion, additional hours may be required to meet the Company's 
objectives.

     4.  COMPENSATION.  

          (a)  BASE COMPENSATION.  As compensation for his services 
hereunder, the Company shall pay to Employee base compensation at the rate of 
$100,000 per annum, which base compensation shall be paid to Employee in 
equal installments on the fifteenth and last day of each month or other 
installments in accordance with the general practice of the Company.  Salary 
payments shall be subject to withholding and other applicable taxes.  
Employee shall be entitled to an annual review for raises in accordance with 
then-current Company policy.



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          (b)  BONUS COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS.  In addition to his 
base compensation set forth in Paragraph 4(a) above, Employee shall be 
entitled to participate in such bonus compensation and benefit plans as the 
Board of Directors may institute from time to time for the benefit of 
Employee.

     5.  MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS.  The Company agrees to provide to 
Employee such hospital, surgical, dental and medical benefits as are normally 
provided to its other employees under the Company's group health plans.

     6.  NON DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

     (a)  Employee acknowledges that the Company possesses and will continue 
to possess and develop information and knowledge that has or will become 
known to  Employee in connection with the development, manufacture and 
marketing of the Company's products and the financing and administration of 
the Company.  All such information, except such information as is known or 
becomes known to the public without violation of this Agreement or other 
restrictions on its use and disclosure, is hereinafter referred to as the 
"Confidential Information".  By way of illustration, but not limitation, the 
Confidential Information may include trade secrets, manufacturing processes, 
formulas, data, engineering and manufacturing processes, know-how, 
improvements, discoveries, strategies, forecasts, projections, proprietary 
software programs, licenses, prices, costs and  supplier lists, and includes, 
such information with respect to the Company's proprietary processes for 
coating silver/silver chloride plated electrodes which is not in the public 
domain.

     (b)  Any and all writings and other physical embodiments of Confidential 
Information, including, without limitation, drawings, specifications, 
recordings media for machine information-processing systems (such as disks, 
ROMs, and tapes), documentation of all types, contracts, reports, manuals, 
lists, quotations, proposals, correspondence, notebooks, and samples shall be 
and remain the exclusive property of the Company.

     (c)  At all times, both during his employment by the Company and 
afterward, Employee will keep in confidence, and will not disclose, any 
Confidential Information to anyone, and will not transfer the physical 
embodiment of any Confidential Information to anyone, including employees of 
the Company, except as authorized by the Company.  Employee will use any 
Confidential Information and any physical embodiment of Confidential 
Information to which he has access only in the course of his work for the 
Company and for its benefit and will not appropriate it for the benefit of 
himself or any third party.

     (d)  Employee will return to the Company all physical embodiments of 
Confidential Information, including any copies, in his possession or under 
his control, (i) at any time upon the request of the Company, and (ii) 
without such a request at the termination for any reason of his employment by 
the Company.

     (e)  Employee represents that he has not previously disclosed any 
information or knowledge that would have fallen within the definition of 
"Confidential Information", 


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that he has not transferred the physical embodiment of such information or 
knowledge, and that he has not appropriated such information or knowledge for 
the benefit of himself or any third party.  

     7.  DISCLOSURE AND  ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS AND WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP.

     (a)  Any discovery, invention, improvement, process, formula, or 
technique, whether or not patentable, that Employee made, may make, 
conceived, or reduced to practice, either alone or with others, either (i) in 
the course of performing work for the Company or at the Company's expense, or 
(ii) that results from tasks assigned to him by the Company, or (iii) whose 
creation ordinarily would be associated with his then current 
responsibilities as an employee of the Company (hereinafter "Proprietary 
Inventions") shall be the exclusive property of the Company, and the Company 
shall be the owner of any patents and other rights related to Proprietary 
Inventions.  Accordingly, Employee hereby assigns and conveys to the Company 
all of his right, title, and interest in and to any Proprietary Inventions.

     (b)  Employee will promptly disclose to the Company all such Proprietary 
Inventions and will help the Company, at its expense, obtain and enforce 
patents o Proprietary Inventions in any countries it selects, and Employee 
will execute any related documents, including, without limitation, 
application papers for patents, assignments, affidavits and oaths of facts 
within his knowledge, and assignment of his right, title and interest in and 
to Proprietary Inventions and related patent applications and patents to the 
Company or its designee.  Employee will do any other things the Company 
requests to convey to, or vest in, the Company the rights, titles, benefits, 
and privileges intended to be conveyed.  Employee's obligation under this 
paragraph shall continue after the termination of his employment, subject to 
the Company's compensating him at a reasonable rate for time actually spent 
by him at the Company's request  after termination.

     (c)  Employee acknowledges that all works of authorship (including, 
without limitation, works or authorship that contain software program code) 
that Employee produces during, and within the scope of, his employment by the 
company, whether they are or are not created on the Company's premises or 
during hours in which he is supposed to be rendering services to the Company, 
are works made for hire and are the property of the Company, and that 
copyrights in those works of authorship are the property of the Company.  If 
for any reason it appears that the Company is not the author of any such 
works of authorship for copyright purposes, Employee hereby expressly assigns 
all of his rights in and to that work to the Company and agrees to sign any 
instrument of specific assignment requested.

     (d)  If Employee is identified as an inventor in any application for any 
United States or foreign patent where the invention (i) is claimed to have 
been made, conceived, or reduced to practice during the first year after 
termination of his employment by the Company and (ii) would have been a 
Proprietary Invention relating to the business of the Company if it occurred 
before the termination of his employment, then that invention shall be 
rebuttably presumed to be a Proprietary Invention.


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     8.  NO CONFLICTING AGREEMENTS. Employee attaches to this Agreement, as 
Exhibit A, a complete list of any prior agreements with any other person 
related to intellectual property rights.  If no such list is attached to this 
Agreement, Employee represents that there are no such prior agreements.  
Employee represents that his performance of all the terms of this Agreement 
and as an employee of the Company will not breach any other agreement related 
to intellectual property rights, including any agreement to keeping in 
confidence Information acquired by him prior to his employment with the 
Company.   Employee has not previously and will not enter into any agreement, 
either written or oral, in conflict with this Agreement.

     9.  NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION 

     (a)  While Employee is employed by the Company, he will not directly or 
indirectly perform services for or invest in any person, entity or 
organization competitive with the Company, whether as an individual, owner, 
partner, stockholder, director, officer, employee, representative or 
consultant.

     (b)  For a period of three (3) years after Employee ceases for any 
reason to be employed by the Company he will not (i) directly or indirectly, 
perform services for or invest in any person, entity, or organization 
competitive with the Company, whether as an individual, owner, partner, 
stockholder, director, officer, employee, representative or consultant, or 
(ii) individually, or on behalf of or through any third party, directly or 
indirectly, solicit, entice or persuade any other employee of or consultant 
to the Company to leave the services of the Company for any reason.  
Notwithstanding any expiration of the post-employment prohibitions contained 
in this paragraph, the other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in 
full force and effect.

     10.  TERMINATION.

          (a)  TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY FOR CAUSE.  The company may, at its 
option, terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination to 
the Employee without prejudice to any other remedy to which the Company may 
be entitled either at law, in equity or under this Agreement, if Employee:

               (i)  shall have committed any material breach of any material  
          provisions or covenants herein, or

               (ii)  shall have committed any act of malfeasance or 
          dishonesty against the Company; or

               (iii)  shall have committed any act of gross negligence; or

               (iv)  is certified by an independent licensed physician to be  
          alcohol or drug dependent; or

               (v)  engages in any pattern of prolonged unexcused absence. 


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In the event of the termination of this Agreement prior to the completion of 
the term of employment specified herein, for any of the reasons set forth in 
this Paragraph 10(a), the Company shall send written notice to Employee of 
such termination and describe in detail the action constituting the act of 
default or other reason.  Employee shall be entitled to the compensation 
earned prior to the date of termination as provided for in this Agreement, 
computed pro rata up to and including the date of termination.  Employee 
shall be entitled to no further compensation under this Agreement after the 
date of termination.

          (b)     TERMINATION FOR OTHER SPECIFIED CAUSES.  This Agreement 
shall terminate immediately on the occurrence of any one of the following 
events:

               (i)  The occurrence of circumstances that make it impossible 
          or impracticable for the business of the Company to be continued;

               (ii)  The death of Employee;

               (iii)  The loss by Employee of legal capacity; or

               (iv)  The continued incapacity (due to a cause other than an   
          industrial accident) on the part of Employee to perform his duties 
          for a continuous period of 180 days, unless waived by the Company.

In the event of the termination of this Agreement prior to the completion of 
the term of employment specified herein, for any of the reasons set forth in 
this Paragraph 10(b), Employee shall be entitled to the compensation earned 
prior to the date of termination as provided for in this Agreement, computed 
pro rata up to and including the date of termination.

     (c)  TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE.  The Company may terminate this 
Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days' notice to Employee. In that 
event, the Company shall pay to Employee his compensation up to the date of 
termination, plus an amount equal to the amount of one year's base 
compensation pursuant to Paragraph 4(a). Employee shall also be entitled, for 
a period of one (1) year from the date of termination, to all stock options 
issued pursuant to the Company's 1987 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan 
and medical and dental benefits to which he would be entitled if he remained 
in the employ of the Company. Employee's options shall vest, on a pro rata 
basis, over the one-year severance period.  Employee shall not be entitled to 
any other severance payment.

     (d)  TERMINATION AT THE OPTION OF EMPLOYEE.  At the expiration of one 
year from the date of this Agreement, Employee may terminate this Agreement 
on thirty (30) days' notice to the Company.  In the event Employee so elects 
to terminate this Agreement prior to its expiration, Employee shall enter 
into a consulting agreement with the Company for a minimum term of six (6) 
months in order to facilitate the transition in management.  In consideration 
of his consulting services, Employee shall receive an amount equal to six (6) 
months' base compensation pursuant to Paragraph 4(a).  At Employee's option, 
the six-month base compensation may be paid in equal monthly 


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installments over a period of twelve (12) months.  Employee's options which 
were issued pursuant to the Company's 1987 Employee Incentive Stock Option 
Plan shall continue to vest, on a pro rata basis, over the term of the 
consulting agreement.

     11.  REMEDIES FOR BREACH. The parties recognize that the services to be 
performed by Employee are special and unique.  Accordingly, if Employee 
breaches the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or shall threaten a 
breach of any such terms and conditions, then the Company shall be entitled 
to institute legal and equitable proceedings in any court of competent 
jurisdiction.  The Company may seek to obtain damages for any breach of this 
Agreement, to enforce its specific performance by Employee, or to obtain 
injunctive relief to protect itself from such breach.

     12.  PARTIAL INVALIDITY.  Wherever possible each provision of this 
Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid 
under applicable law.  Moreover, in the event that any one or more of the 
provisions hereof shall be held to be excessively broad as to duration, 
geographic scope, activity or subject, such provision shall be construed by 
limiting and reducing it in accordance with a judgment of a court of 
competent jurisdiction, so as to be enforceable under the specific 
circumstances of the particular case. Such holding shall, to the extent 
possible, not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision 
hereof or of this Agreement as a whole.  The parties acknowledge that they 
have closely examined and carefully negotiated the terms of this Agreement, 
deem such terms fair and adequate and wish them to be preserved.

     13.  NOTICES.  Any notice to be delivered under this Agreement shall be 
deemed sufficiently given if in writing and delivered personally or mailed by 
certified mail, postage prepaid, to Employee at 2901 Seargent, Seabrook, 
Texas 77586, and to the Company at 5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 300, Austin, 
Texas 78731, or to any changed address that either party may designate by 
like notice.  The effective date of such notice shall be its mailing date.

     14.  SURVIVING CLAUSES.  The provisions of Paragraphs 6 (regarding 
non-disclosure of trade secrets and confidential information) and 7 
(regarding disclosure and of inventions and works of authorship) will survive 
the expiration or termination of this Agreement and will continue in full 
force and effect.

     15.  MISCELLANEOUS.

          (a)  ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the entire 
agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and 
supersedes any previous oral or written communications, representations, 
understandings or agreements. Any amendment, modification or waiver of this 
Agreement shall be effective only if evidenced by a written instrument 
executed by both parties, and in the case of the Company, upon written 
authorization of the Company's Board of Directors.  Employee's obligations, 
however, may not be delegated.  

          (b)  BINDING EFFECT.  All terms and provisions of this Agreement 
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the 
parties, and their 


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respective heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives.  The rights 
and benefits of the Company under this Agreement shall be transferable and 
assignable to any business entity with which the Company may merge or to 
which it may transfer all or a substantial part of its assets, and all the 
covenants and agreements hereunder shall be binding  upon Employee's heirs, 
executors, administrators and legal representatives.

          (c)  NON-WAIVER.  No delay or omission in enforcing any of the 
terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be construed as or constitute a 
waiver thereof or bar thereto; nor shall a waiver on any one occasion be 
construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy on any future occasion.

          (d)  APPLICABLE LAW.  This Agreement shall be governed by, subject 
to, and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

          (e)  HEADINGS.  Headings in this Agreement shall not be used to 
interpret or construe its provisions.

          (f)  ARBITRATION   ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS 
AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, BY A PANEL OF 
THREE ARBITRATORS AND PURSUANT TO THE RULES AND PROCEDURES THEN OBTAINING OF 
THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION.

     EXECUTED under seal on the day and year first above written.


                                       ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.



                                       By:  /s/  ROBERT A. SIMMS
                                          ---------------------------------
                                          Robert A. Simms
                                          Chairman of the Board of Directors


                                            /s/  E. P. MARINOS
                                          ---------------------------------
                                          E. P. Marinos




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