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.
News | March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 — AliveCor Inc. announced the launch of a cloud-based electrocardiogram (ECG) analytics program with...
News | March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 — BioTelemetry Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice related to...
Videos | ACC | March 25, 2015
DAIC Editor Dave Fornell shares his picks of the most interesting new devices and advances in cardiovascular technology...
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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...
Technology | March 09, 2015
March 9, 2015 — AliveCor Inc. announced the launch of the latest version of the AliveECG app, which instantly detects...
Feature | March 02, 2015
March 2, 2015 — Johns Hopkins cardiologists report they have developed a formula that estimates one’s risk of dying...
News | February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015 — The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and the FIFA Medical Assessment and...
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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. “...
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Technology | February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015 — The ScottCare Corp. announced its new novi patch Holter monitor will be available in the United...
Feature | February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015 — Medtronic announced the results of a new "real-world" study of patients who have had a cryptogenic...
Feature | February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015 — iRhythm Technologies Inc. announced the study, “Cost Analysis and Clinical Outcomes of Ambulatory...
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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 | February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015 — Cerner Corp. and development partner Mortara Instrument have joined together to introduce CareAware...
News | February 12, 2015
February 12, 2015 — Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring LLC and Medicalgorithmics have announced their participation in a...
News | February 10, 2015 | Dave Fornell
As editor of DAIC, I keep a close watch on trends in cardiovascular technology and try to predict what the next big...
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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...
News | February 09, 2015
February 9, 2015 — Cleveland Clinic and AliveCor, Inc. announced the online publication of study results from Cleveland...
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Technology | February 02, 2015
February 2, 2015 — AliveCor Inc. announced it has received CE Mark clearance for its automated analysis process (...
Technology | December 22, 2014
December 22, 2014 — AliveCor Inc. announced the launch of its third-generation AliveCor Heart Monitor. Now users have...
