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.
The FDA has concerns about the cybersecurity of implantable medical devices with wireless connections for patient monitoring or adjustments to how the device functions. Changing the function of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) using wireless access to the device could present a major patient safety issue.
News | Cybersecurity | December 29, 2016 | Dave Fornell
As wearable and implantable patient monitoring or therapy devices become more sophisticated with advanced wireless...
Technology | ECG | October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(K) Class II clearance to a web client for...
News | Holter Monitoring Systems | September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016 — BioTelemetry Inc. announced in late August that the company has received CE mark approval of its...
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OTC ECG devices can help detect abnormal heart rhythms in the general population, and this technology will continue to improve.
Feature | ECG | March 11, 2020
Apple created a stir when it announced in 2018 that its Apple Watch Series 4 was the first consumer health and fitness...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | September 13, 2016
September 13, 2016 — The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) last week released a new position...
News | Patient Monitors | May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016 — Corsens Medical Ltd. announced it has successfully completed filing of a Pre-Marketing Notification (510...
Siemens released the Sensis Vibe hemodyanamics system at ACC.16. The newer system offers better integration of cath lab data into cath lab reports and the electronic medical record (EMR).
Feature | ACC | April 25, 2016 | Jon Brubaker, MBA, RCVT, Tom Watson, BS, RCVT, and Sabrina Newell MS, RCS
There were several trends seen in new cardiovascular technologies showcased on the expo floor at the 2016 American...
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Several wearable, less-obtrusive ECG monitors have been cleared by the FDA for longer wear. This example is Cardiac Insight’s Cardea SOLO device.
Feature | ECG | February 19, 2020
When the patients of Michael Boler, M.D. need cardiac monitoring, the Holter monitor is no longer his first choice. “...
Technology | ECG Management Systems | April 15, 2016
GE Healthcare released its new MUSE ECG management platform, MUSE v9, at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2016...
Videos | ACC | April 15, 2016
DAIC Editor Dave Fornell takes a tour of some of the trends and interesting new technologies from the vendor booths on...
The Alivecor Kardia Band for the Apple Watch enables anyone to perform a medical-grade ECG anywhere.
Technology | Wearables | March 28, 2016
AliveCor, Inc., the leader in FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (ECG) technology for mobile devices, announced today the...
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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 | October 16, 2018
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes and its impact is consistent...
Technology | Patient Monitors | February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016 — Royal Philips announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Expression...
Japanese researchers have come up with a way to measure heartbeats remotely, in real time, and under controlled conditions with as much accuracy as electrocardiographs. The technology utilizes spread-spectrum radar to catch signals from the body and an algorithm that distinguishes heartbeats from other signals.
News | Remote Monitoring | January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016 — Heartbeats can now be measured without placing sensors on the body, thanks to a new technology...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015 — Heart Test Laboratories Inc. (HTL) announced the commencement of a clinical study, initiated by...
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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 a small, 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 | September 27, 2018
Advances in the technology of wearable cardiac monitors are improving both the experience of the patient and the...
Technology | Remote Monitoring | December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015 — The ScottCare Corp. announced the recent introduction of TeleSense RCM, a three-in-one device...
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Technology | ECG | November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015 — Carestream has obtained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for diagnostic reading of...
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Technology | Stethoscopes | November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015 — Rijuven announced the launch of CardioSleeve for Pediatrics, the first U.S. Food and Drug...
