High school battles heart condition with health fair Oct 30, 2008
On Oct. 18, at its first annual Health and Wellness Fair, 280 Abington students were given free electrocardiograms to screen for the disease and other arrhythmias ... "While we've had no tragedies, a student at Upper Dublin died." Though Goldstein admitted disappointment that the fair didn't have as high a turnout amongst Abington athletes as he'd hoped it would - young athletes are at particularly high risk of death from Long QT - he considered it a success, citing the 17 students whose... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Virtual help Oct 28, 2008
They can also access a toolkit, including all the equipment typically found in an ambulance, such as oxygen masks and an electrocardiogram (ECG) to test electrical activity in the heart. After assessing and treatment the 'patient' at the scene, students have to decide how to get the patient into the ambulance and then set a GPS device to take them to the hospital where they hand over the patient notes - which are then emailed to a real-life tutor for feedback. (BBC News -- Health)
Post-cardiac Arrest Care Key To Survival Oct 27, 2008
Patients resuscitated from a cardiac arrest caused by a heart attack (as seen on an electrocardiogram, or ECG) should have immediate coronary angiography (an X-ray examination of the heart arteries) to check for artery blockages. Standard guidelines for heart attack treatment should be followed, which may include an artery-opening procedure (angioplasty) or administering a clot-busting drug to re-establish blood flow to the heart. (Science Daily)
Gold standard Oct 19, 2008
Patients with the most severe kind, known as a ST elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI, have a complete blockage which can be detected by an electrocardiogram. It is this group - accounting for around 25,000 heart attacks in England every year - who should be treated with primary angioplasty if it can be done quickly enough. (BBC News -- UK)
Stress Tests Being Overlooked Prior To Angioplasty Oct 17, 2008
The , electrocardiogram all measure how tired the patient feelsduring the test. . (InjuryBoard.com)
Palpitations--Causes and Diagnosis Oct 16, 2008
A resting electrocardiogram (ECG) is usually a part of the initial evaluation. In the majority of cases, patients palpitations are not occurring at the time of their doctor visits. (Suite101.com)
Rountree may have suffered stroke on television Oct 15, 2008
The commissioner candidate said he had undergone several tests, including an electrocardiogram, an MRI and an EKG.. He said a specialist is trying to determine the cause of the mini-stroke, which has temporary symptoms. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
DSP suits up for body-area network Oct 15, 2008
At an annual press meeting, IMEC demonstrated a health monitor using the current version of the sensor node which includes a low power ASIC for monitoring electrocardiogram signals. The system was based on a 20. (EETimes)
Health Care for U.S. Congress Oct 12, 2008
They can get a physical exam, an X-ray or an electrocardiogram, without leaving work. Although members pay extra for these services - Representatives pay about $300 per month, and Senators about $600 - taxpayers end up kicking in another $2 million. (Suite101.com)
Health care CIOs grapple with e-health record adoption Oct 10, 2008
It is not uncommon today to see the results of an electrocardiogram recorded electronically, for example, fed into a person's electronic health record for his doctor's review ... It is not uncommon today to see the results of an electrocardiogram recorded electronically, for example, fed into a person's electronic health record for his doctor's review. (SearchCIO.com)
A Man with Chest Pain, Arthralgias, and a Mediastinal Mass Oct 10, 2008
He had been admitted to this hospital approximately 1 year earlier because of similar symptoms associated with diffuse arthralgias; an electrocardiogram at that time showed a. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
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Let's improve medical screening Sep 23, 2008
He notes that in Japan, since 1973, all children get an electrocardiogram in first, seventh and 10th grades. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
Chest Surgeons Propose Measures For Indicating Quality Of Lung Surgery Sep 15, 2008
15, 2008) Even though 30,000 patients in the United States undergo lung surgery each year, no standard criteria exist to measure the quality of their care. In the current issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic surgeons have proposed a system of lung surgery quality indicators for surgeons and the public as a method to demonstrate best practices for obtaining positive patient outcomes. (Science Daily)
What is the Optimal Method of Ischemia Evaluation in WomeN: Preliminary Data from the WOMEN Study Sep 14, 2008
Women were randomized to either electrocardiogram exercise tolerance testing (ETT) alone or ETT with Tc-99m tetrofosmin SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging. Ongoing results are monitored by a Data Safety and Monitoring Board with all events adjudicated. (PR Newswire)
RPO Launches Facebook Page Sep 12, 2008
" It's what town of Farmington leaders are calling a three-day event to celebrate upgrades to the town's wastewater treatment plant. RochesterWorks! named Complemar Packaging and Fulfillment "Employer of the Month" for September. The Rochester Chapter of the American Marketing Association hosts a discussion on leveraging the power of big brand and little brand strategies. Rochester-based iCardiac Technologies reported the successful completion of a validation study of automated electrocardiogram... (R News)
Early Warning System For Cardiac Patients For Home Use Sep 10, 2008
Monitoring the heart s rhythm and electrical activity in real time using an electrocardiogram (ECG) provides vital information about abnormalities and gives clues to the nature of a problem. See also. (Science Daily)
B&L Invests in Laser Surgery Company Sep 10, 2008
Rochester-based iCardiac Technologies reported the successful completion of a validation study of automated electrocardiogram analysis technology. A satellite carrying an Earth imaging payload engineered and manufactured by Rochester-based ITT Space Systems Division blasted off over the weekend. (R News)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Schoolgirl dies two weeks after parents not told of school doctor ... Aug 29, 2008
She returned to the doctor four days later to undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG) and it is claimed she was given no further treatment. Kasia collapsed at home in Horden 14 days later and tests showed she had to genetic disorder Long QT syndrome, which can be treated with beta blockers. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Second N.J. Teen Football Player Dies This Week Aug 28, 2008
"In Europe, they do it more, the doctors will give the athletes an electrocardiogram, and ask for the family's history, along with a physical exam," she said. "In this country, the whole issue is that sports are being cut, so forget health screenings. They probably just listen to your heart with a stethoscope, but shouldn't we be doing more?". (Fox News)
Student athletes sometimes need specialized physicals Aug 26, 2008
Using an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram, tools rarely used for physicals, cardiologists found three students with significant heart defects. "That's three kids where we can say we saved their lives," Sefcik said. (Florida Times-Union)
In a heartbeat Aug 25, 2008
Known commonly as an EKG, the electrocardiogram is a much less expensive screening that records the heart's electrical activity. Previously, the European Society of Cardiology and the International Olympic Committee recommended that all athletes routinely undergo an EKG. To date, Italy is the only European country to mandate such testing for all competitive athletes, at a cost of about $47 per athlete. (Boston Globe)
This is only a test: 6 exams explained Aug 25, 2008
If you check out okay, you hop on a treadmill with the doctor standing beside you; electrodes attached to you monitor your heart rate on an electrocardiogram machine (EKG), and a cuff measures your blood pressure. The treadmill starts off slowly and speeds up every few minutes until you are tired or the doctor stops the test because you have symptoms or an abnormal electrocardiogram. (MSNBC -- Health)
Best-worst hospital death rates unveiled Aug 20, 2008
Just a day earlier, the hospital had given paramedics the power to diagnose heart attacks in the ambulance using an electrocardiogram. Doctors in the emergency room confirmed the diagnosis and rushed Silverman upstairs for angioplasty. (USA Today)
Footballers' hearts get special attention Aug 19, 2008
"There are things that we can pick up with an electrocardiogram or with echocardiography that we may need to follow and in some cases could be career ending," Gandy said. The group works directly with organizations such as the NCAA to spread the word about the importance of screening athletes for heart problems. (CNN)
Danvers Kiwanis Club to host heart screenings Aug 6, 2008
Many heart conditions that can cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can be detected with a simple, painless, non-invasive test, the electrocardiogram (often called an ECG or EKG) ... HeartScreen America s HeartScreen Basic includes an electrocardiogram, which is reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Beating the odds, chasing a dream Aug 5, 2008
It s recognized by certain changes on the electrocardiogram, which is a graphical record of the heart s electrical activity. Many people with this syndrome who have symptoms or episodes of tachycardia rapid heart rhythm may have dizziness, chest palpitations, fainting or, rarely, cardiac arrest. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High Resolution Heart Images Now Available At Peak Stress Aug 4, 2008
While patients perform the treadmill exercise test, they are monitored using a 12-lead electrocardiogram system that is disconnected after exercise. Heart rate and rhythm are then monitored with a wireless, MRI-compatible electrode unit while patients undergo a rapid, real-time imaging procedure that takes less than one minute. (Science Daily)
Heart test urged for athletes after teen dies during football practice Aug 2, 2008
The chance for a doctor to take an oral history of the patient and his or her relatives can reveal problems an echocardiogram or electrocardiogram an electrical record of the heart, also known as an EKG might not. That's why the physical the Georgia High School Association requires for the state's high school athletes includes a lengthy questionnaire about the medical history of the athlete and his or her family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Athlete's death renews call for heart scans Aug 1, 2008
The chance for a doctor to take an oral history of the patient and his or her relatives can reveal problems an echocardiogram or electrocardiogram an eletrical record of the heart, also known as an EKG might not. It is why the physical that the Georgia High School Association requires for the state's high school athletes includes a lengthy questionnaire about the medical history of the athlete and his or her family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Personal Health: The treadmill's place in evaluating hearts Aug 1, 2008
During a treadmill test, patients are hooked up to an electrocardiogram machine (often abbreviated EKG, for the German spelling) that records the workings of the heart as the duration, speed and difficulty of the exercise increase. Measurements taken during and immediately after the workout are indicators of cardiovascular fitness and how well a person's autonomic nervous system is functioning: how long the person can continue as the treadmill's speed and incline gradually increase; whether... (International Herald Tribune)
FirstHealth Mobile Adding EKG Screenings Aug 1, 2008
EKG, or electrocardiogram. advertisement. (The Pilot Newspaper)
ECG Not Required for Kids With ADHD Jul 31, 2008
Electrocardiogram Is Reasonable but Not Mandatory Before Giving Kids Stimulant Drugs to Treat ADHD, Medical Groups Say By WebMD Health News Reviewed by. July 30, 2008 -- Before a child goes on stimulant to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, they don't necessarily need to get an electrocardiogram (ECG) to screen for heart problems. (WebMD)
People need less sleep as they get older Jul 26, 2008
All the recruits were healthy and had a full medical, including an examination, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests of blood and urine, which verified the absence of any known sleep disorders. None of the recruits were taking prescription or non-prescription medication, had travelled out of their local time zone within the past three months or worked night shifts in the last three years. (NHS Choices)
Doctor banned from executions in Mo. now in Ariz. Jul 24, 2008
Doerhoff's signature appears below the flat line of an electrocardiogram tape that recorded Comer's last heartbeats, suggesting that Doerhoff at least monitored the murderer's condition in his final moments ... When told that The Republic had his signature from Comer's electrocardiogram, Corrections officials cited state statutes that protect the identity of Arizona executioners. (AZCentral -- News)
Athlerosclorosis and Heart Health - Sponsored by Crestor - How New Heart-Scanning Technology Could Save Your Life - TIME.com Jul 24, 2008
Her electrocardiogram comes back normal, and blood tests indicate no cardiac damage. With no compelling reason to suspect a heart attack, it's hard to make the case for ordering a cardiac catheterization. (Time.com)
Slowing down to let the moment sink in Jul 23, 2008
Electrocardiogram strips littered the bedside; an intern tried to place a central line in his groin. After 20 minutes the lead resident said: "That's it. Thank you all very much. Time of death 3:15.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Riddle knows when time is of essence Jul 23, 2008
"Now Riddle paramedics can activate actual definitive, lifesaving care for cardiac emergencies while in the field and en route to the hospital." The portable and lightweight HeartStart MRx with Q-CPR combines advanced defibrillation and monitoring technology, including Philips patented SMART Biphasic defibrillation therapy, which lets paramedics restart the heart in the event of cardiac arrest; a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) monitor to measure and record the electrical activity of the... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Mental health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Viagra might help some women. (USA Today -- Money)
Publication recognizes hospital's technology success Jul 23, 2008
UHS also plans to expand HealthSpan modules to include medication administration checking, to implement additional modules for operating rooms and specialty areas and to bring a new electrocardiogram management system online, among other things. "Our current strategic plan calls for us to really leverage technology to support patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance," said Stuart James, chief information officer for UHS.. (The Daily Reflector)
Flexible ECG Patch Extended To Enable Arrhythmia Detection Jul 19, 2008
7, 2007) Postmenopausal women without symptoms of cardiovascular problems who have minor or major abnormalities on an electrocardiogram are at increased risk for future cardiovascular events and death ... 15, 2005) A Michigan hospital has cut in half the time it takes to begin life-saving treatment of heart attack patients by using cell phones to transmit electrocardiograms (ECGs) from the field, according to a ... 18, 2008) Researchers at Mayo Clinic suggest that the established "normal" ranges... (Science Daily)
Mini ECG Gets Heart Attack Rehab Patients Mobile Jul 19, 2008
The Cardiomobile system works by the patient attaching to their chests a mini ECG (electrocardiogram or heart signal) monitor and wearing a cap with a lightweight GPS receiver, both connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth. "Patients phone in at the start of their scheduled session and then their heart signal, location, speed and gradient are monitored in real-time over the web by a qualified exercise scientist, who guides the patient's program and checks their progress," Dr Worringham said. (Science Daily)
Good news for Cheney in annual medical checkup Jul 14, 2008
Doctors at George Washington University Hospital gave Cheney a physical exam and an electrocardiogram, which is a test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart, Mitchell said. They also took images of stents that were placed in arteries in the back of his knees when Cheney underwent surgery in September 2005 to repair an arterial aneurysm. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Vice president's health history over the years Jul 13, 2008
At his annual checkup, he also had an electrocardiogram, a test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart, and imaging of the stents placed in the arteries behind his knees in 2005. Doctors found that Cheney had not experienced any recurrence of atrial fibrillation and the special pacemaker had neither detected nor treated any arrhythmia, a problem with the heartbeat's speed or rhythm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Cheney's heartbeat normal, doctors say Jul 13, 2008
In addition to the physical exam, he had an electrocardiogram, a test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart, and imaging of the stents placed in the arteries behind his knees in 2005, she said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
URMC, FDA to collaborate on national data repository for heart research Jul 13, 2008
The repository will include thousands of electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings from cardiac patients and healthy volunteers who have worn small devices to monitor their heart activity, usually for hours or days at a time ... The data repository, which will be owned and maintained by URMC, will be called the Telemetric and Holter Electrocardiogram Warehouse, or THEW. An agreement signed by URMC and FDA establishes both parties' intent to work together, under the auspices of a public-private... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Vice President In For Checkup; All's Well Jul 13, 2008
In addition to the exam, he had an electrocardiogram and doctors took images of stents that were placed in the arteries behind his knees in 2005. The 67-year-old vice president has returned to the residence and resumed his normal schedule. (Click2Houston, TX)
Screening For Heart Disorders In Competitive Athletes Would Save Lives Jul 8, 2008
Whether or not to include an electrocardiogram (ECG) as part of pre-screening has been particularly controversial because of concerns over cost-effectiveness and the number of false-positive test results. In America and Europe authorities have recommended a pre-participation evaluation which includes taking a detailed patient and family history as well as a physical examination. (Science Daily)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Invasive Treatment Appears Beneficial For Men And High-risk Women With Certain Coronary Syndromes Jul 5, 2008
Although an invasive strategy is frequently used in patients with unstable angina and non--ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI; a type of heart attack with certain findings on an electrocardiogram), data from some trials suggest that this strategy may not benefit women, with a possible higher risk of death or heart attack, according to background information in the article. "Thus, the benefit of an invasive strategy in women remains unclear. However, individual trials have not... (Science Daily)
Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Jul 5, 2008
THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Including an electrocardiogram in screenings for heart disorders in competitive athletes would improve detection of those at risk for sudden cardiac death and save lives, say Italian researchers ... In Italy, athletes entering competitive sports also must have two electrocardiograms (ECGs), which measure the electrical activity of the heart. (MEDLINEplus)
Lake City VA Medical Center employees and Columbia County EMS workers recently participated in a practice drill to test their response to treating acute coronary syndrome patients. Drill participants included: Karen Conrey (from left), Darlene Perryman, Brian Eldridge, Frances Pilkington, Theda Pryor, Vick Hein, Dr. Hong Vu, Cookie Chatman-Jackson, Denise Perry, Dr. Brad Guerney, Vicki Boston, Clarence Tucker and Isadore Jones. COURTESY PHOTO Jul 4, 2008
The Columbia County EMS team, consisting of Bob Hampson, Randy Burnham and Vicki Hein did an excellent job with their radio reports and included a 12-Lead electrocardiogram simulator for the drill, said Karen Conrey, Nurse Manager of the Lake City VA Medical Center Emergency Department. The Lake City VA Medical Center is fully accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Heart tests for all athletes could save lives Jul 4, 2008
The issue of pre-screening programmes using electrocardiograms is controversial but the findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that a family history and physical exam may miss many undiagnosed heart problems. "Among people seeking to take part in competitive sports, exercise electrocardiograms can identify those with cardiac abnormalities," Francesco Sofi and colleagues at the Institute of Sports Medicine at the University of Florence wrote ... The study found 1,459 showed... (MSNBC -- Sports)
For Good Health, Don't Ignore an Irregular Heartbeat Jul 3, 2008
The first thing your doctor will do is order an electrocardiogram (ECG) which records the electrical activity in your heart. ECG adhesive patches (electrodes) will be placed on your chest, arms and legs. (Pekin Times, IL)
Mt. Lebanon grad puts heart into service project Jul 3, 2008
Screenings will include an electrocardiogram, body-mass indicator calculation, blood pressure measurement and general health assessment. In addition, there will be CPR classes and automated external defibrillator demonstrations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Life coach: What you think and feel really does make a difference Jul 2, 2008
Our heart s electrical field (measured by the electrocardiogram) is up to 100 times stronger that the brain s (measured by the electroencephalogram). As you probably well know, our bodies are about 80 percent water. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
You Docs: Learning from Russert's death Jul 1, 2008
" Our response: Everyone over age 10 - even we YOU Docs - has plaque. Plaque is fat stuff that's made harder by inflammation and accumulates in your arterial walls. It shouldn't be there. Lousy LDL cholesterol contributes to plaque, but it's high blood pressure and excess blood sugar that often start the process that causes plaque. But again, the key is that you can't test to health; you have to live to health with your food choices, physical activity, blood pressure readings, even flossing and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hidden Areas of Infection in U.S. Hospitals Jun 28, 2008
Examples include blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximetry sensors, and electrocardiogram (ECG) wires. Public awareness of the HAI epidemic is growing, helped by advocacy groups such as the non-profit Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drug-Releasing Stents Decrease Repeat Cardiac Procedures Jun 25, 2008
4 percent), but a small decrease in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack) existed (2. 4 percent vs. 2. (Newsmax)
Qld ambulances first to administer on-site anti-clotting drug Jun 25, 2008
"The drug will be administered after an ECG (electrocardiogram) is performed. The ECG is faxed to an emergency department where a senior doctor will look at the ECG and determine that the drug is given," he said. "The drug is then administered by an intravenous drip. They are very well-trained. "The early results of this work have shown that this is extremely beneficial. (ABC Online)
Midmark hits growth spurt Jun 23, 2008
Midmark's most popular products include the ECG (Electrocardiogram) in its diagnostic division, a track light monitor in its dental division and anesthesia machinery and specialized exam tables for its veterinary division. The company works with many local suppliers to grow its product line including in Tipp City, in Vandalia and in Dayton. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Diagnosis cuts a hockey career short Jun 22, 2008
He said an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram he underwent at the Mayo Clinic revealed his condition. Carle and his father both said they were thankful for NHL doctors who first discovered an abnormality in David's heart. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sudden Death in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Jun 19, 2008
Methods We assessed whether the electrocardiogram (ECG) was useful in predicting sudden death in 406 adult patients with genetically confirmed myotonic dystrophy type 1. A patient was characterized as having a severe abnormality if the ECG had at least one of the following features: rhythm other than sinus, PR interval of 240 msec or more, QRS duration of 120 msec or more, or second-degree or third-degree atrioventricular block. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Tech firms tap into heart market Jun 18, 2008
The chip is specifically designed to run electrocardiogram, or ECG, equipment. Customers buy the chip from Freescale and pay a software-licensing fee to Monebo. (AZCentral -- Business)
