ECG

This channel includes news and new technology innovations ECG, electrocardiogram systems. These systems are also referred to as EKG, or eletrokardiogram from the original German term, where ECG was first developed. The channel includes news on standard diagnostic ECG systems, ECG management systems, defibrillator-monitors, Holter technology, and remote and wearable ECG patient monitoring. 

This is the AHA pediatric tachycardia PALS algorithm flow sheet.
Feature | Cardiovascular Education | Judy Haluka, RCIS, EMT

The treatment of all patients in distress with significant symptoms begins with the basics, and pediatric tachycardia is ...

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March 5, 2019 — Connected healthcare solutions provider VivaLNK announced its internet of things (IoT)-enabled medical ...

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Videos | ECG

This is a quick demo of the Schiller Cardiovit FT-1 electrocardiograph (ECG) system displayed at the Healthcare ...

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Robert Klempfner, M.D., director of the Cardiovascular Prevention Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Israel,  discusses ...

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The startup company Genetesis introduced a new cardiac imaging modalityit calls magnetocardiography. The scanner creates images from the biomagnetic activity of the heart, using the polarization and depolarization of the heart during the cardiac cycle. This was at AHA.18, AHA 2018 - the American Heart Association annual meeting
Feature | AHA | Dave Fornell, Editor

Here are a few of the takeaways from the clinical studies presented and new technology shown on the exhibit floor at the ...

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January 8, 2019 — A Mayo Clinic study finds that applying artificial intelligence (AI) to a widely available ...

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DAIC Editor Dave Fornell takes a tour of some of the most innovative new cardiovascular technologies on display on the ...

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November 12, 2018 — At the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2018, Nov. 10-12 in Chicago, Eko ...

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November 2, 2018 — Digital health company Planet Intelligent recently launched the ExMedicus Smartwatch, what it calls ...

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Most professional athletes participate in cardiovascular screening to identify often-asymptomatic heart disorders, but the debate continues on whether to mandate ECGs as part of pre-participation screening for student athletes. Photo courtesy of Play for Patrick.
Feature | Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes and its impact is consistent ...

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Use of traditional Holter monitor leads can be an issue for patient compliance and comfort. The newer generation ambulatory cardiac monitors use an adhesive patch that sticks directly on the patient's chest and allows them to shower and go about daily activities without a belt mounted monitor or leads getting in the way. This is especially important for longer term monitoring of seven days or longer.
Feature | ECG

Advances in the technology of wearable cardiac monitors are improving both the experience of the patient and the ...

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Feature | Atrial Fibrillation
Rapid advances in technology to monitor atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib) are enabling clinicians to access real-time ...
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September 5, 2018 — Biotronik announced it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for the MoMe Kardia external cardiac ...

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