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Electrocardiography
(ECG or EKG) is a fundamental part of cardiovascular assessment, and one of the
most commonly used diagnostic tools. It is an essential tool to find the cause
of unexplained chest pain or symptoms of heart disease, check effectiveness of
medicines or devices like pacemakers, or simply check the heart when other
conditions like high blood pressure is present.
The company
VISIOMED GROUP has developed a pocket-sized electrocardiogram, called MyECG. The device records the patient’s heart rate and
events in real time and can identify anomalies and symptoms such as chest pain,
shortness of breath and palpitations, which can be warning signs of heart
disease, including angina and heart attacks.
The device
is small and lightweight, and simple to operate at any time, whether you are at
home or on the road. It is used by placing your thumbs on the device for 30
seconds, and the results are
automatically synced with the patient’s smartphone or tablet via
Bluetooth. The recorded measurements are transmitted to the BewellConnect
platform, an accompanying app, which also allow the patient to share its recordings with a doctor.
This give the doctor the opportunity to immediately or at a later checkup to
diagnose and monitor the patient’s cardiac health easily, effectively and fast.
MyECG is awarded CE marking and is currently awaitng FDA-registration. It has a
huge potential and won top prize in the Biotech category of the CES 2016
Innovation Awards. The innovative device and platform not only empower people
to better manage their health, but also has the potential to save lives. However,
as with many digital health solutions, it could become a source of stress and
anxiety if not used in cooperation with a physician. An obsession to find
something that may not be there. But marketed towards doctors, it can be a powerful
tool to improve efficiency, as well as significantly reduce healthcare costs. It give them an opportunity to remotely assess efficacy of medicines and change dosage, form personalized treatment plans and identify who needs immediate attention.
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