Palpitations--Causes and Diagnosis Oct 16, 2008
A resting electrocardiogram (ECG) is usually a part of the initial evaluation ... ECG stress testing is usually recommended for patients who have cardiac risk factors. (Suite101.com)
Saved - by an artificial heart the size of a thumb that plugged ... Oct 14, 2008
The paramedics put me on an ECG monitor which records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart, and said that something was very wrong. I was getting very weak and sicker by the minute. (Daily Mail)
Mortara Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for DICOM ECG Oct 10, 2008
Mortara Receives Frost van Award for DICOM ECG ... Mortara Receives Frost van Award for DICOM ECG ... Company Honored with 2008 Diagnostic Cardiovascular Monitoring Equipment Product Line Strategy Award MILWAUKEE, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mortara Instrument announced receipt of a Frost van Award for its incorporation of DICOM ECG into the company's diagnostic ECG modalities. (PR Newswire)
eCardio Launches the eVolution(SM) Oct 8, 2008
Once data is recorded, patients transmit the recorded ECG data wirelessly or over a telephone line to a host PC for review by a licensed physician. The eVolution(SM) adheres to patient privacy standards and requirements for the electronic transmission of health information, as set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). (PR Newswire)
Community appeals for electricity Oct 5, 2008
Essam (E/R), Oct. 4, GNA - The people of Essam in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region, on Saturday appealed to the Municipal Assembly and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to supply the town with electricity. Mr Reginald Sackey, Assembly Member for Essam Electoral Area, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Essam near Akim Oda that, the people had purchased eight low-tension poles, estimated at 18 million cedis. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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Porsches to the rescue. - Auto-Specials-The Economic Times. (India Times)
Stanford to screen athletes for heart problems Sep 20, 2008
The screening will include a more traditional electrocardiogram (ECG) and a newer echocardiogram, an ultrasound of the heart in action ... Stanford first did ECG screenings last year and is now adding the echocardiograms ... Last year's ECG screening "did identify athletes with issues that prompted closer evaluation," according to Stanford. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Emergency Nurses Association Announces Corporate Sponsors for 2008 Annual Conference Sep 19, 2008
LifeSync Corporation is a medical device company committed to the development of innovative products that improve clinical outcomes for patients through the use of LifeSync(R) Wireless ECG products and technologies. The Medicines Company is focused on advancing the treatment of critical care patients through the delivery of innovative, cost-effective medicines to the worldwide hospital marketplace. (PR Newswire)
Nduom Exposed II Sep 16, 2008
Prof Hagans position as a member of the Board of the ECG and the Chairman of the National Commission for Culture is not akin to a ministerial portfolio. The comparison with Prof Akosa is even worse because whilst anybody can be a Minister, especially in the NPP administration as we have seen, not anyone can be the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bail denied for man accused of 151 sex offences Sep 15, 2008
"You will note on the [hospital] papers an unremarkable condition and his ECG was unchanged," Sergeant France said. "This indicated he was trying to [pervert] the justice system by faking a heart attack.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
IT 'Clicks' Healthcare Sep 15, 2008
Revealing such trends and predicting one's health condition under different scenarios can be powerful motivators for health living, as well as offering important clinical insights for healthcare providers," opines Dr Rahul Shetty, Founder-President, Mezocore Technologies, Canada. According to experts only PACS and EMR are currently available in India, although not widely adopted, and PHA tools are still in infancy world-wide and it will be while before it is available in India. Further, with... (Express Healthcare Management)
Air Pollution Can Hinder Heart's Electrical Functioning Sep 13, 2008
They then examined the relation of these ECG measurements with levels of several pollutants, including black carbon, produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, and particulate matter (PM2. 5) of less than 2. (Science Daily)
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 ... Six years ago, Latvian company Integris Ltd, a specialist in the development of mobile wireless telemedicine ECG recording devices, came up with the concept of an inexpensive, real-time heart activity monitor for personal use ... HEART GUARD also has applications in a number of other areas, including... (Science Daily)
Phase II Results of COL-144 Presented at European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress 2008 Sep 7, 2008
No clinically significant changes were seen in vital signs or ECG parameters. "We identified doses of 20 mg and higher as doses of interest for further evaluation in future studies, and we plan to continue the clinical development of COL-144, using an oral formulation," added Dr. Pilgrim. (PR Newswire)
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)
Manmohan lays foundation of Jorhat Medical College Aug 27, 2008
These mobile medical units will be equipped with latest equipment, diagnostic facilities like- X-Ray machines, microscopes, ECG and Ultrasound machines and Autoclaves, mobile pharmacy and a complete team of doctors, nurses and laboratory technicians to reach medical care to every corner of the State. Speaking over the status of NHRM in the state, PM said that state has stepped adequate measures for strengthening rural public health infrastructure in Assam and the early results are encouraging. (Newstrack India)
Cooper’s Heart Aug 26, 2008
WPW Syndrome is normally picked up on electrocardiograms (ECG), a graph that records the electrical activity of the heart. For Cooper, medical treatment has been ongoing due to the episodes of super ventricular tachycardia (SVT) - rapid rhythms of the heart. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Oridion Expands its OEM Partnerships - New Agreement with Spacelabs Healthcare Aug 26, 2008
Additionally, the company provides centralized cardiac safety and diagnostic services (QT Studies, ECG, Holter, ABP, and Event Monitoring) to biopharmaceutical companies undertaking clinical trials. Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. employs approx. (Canada Newswire)
Tailor-made Functional Garments For Olympic Horses Aug 22, 2008
For the complete duration of the tests the ponies were monitored by vets who continuously measured physiological parameters such as skin and body temperatures, quantity of sweat, pace length and ECG values. Shetland ponies in Empa s climate chamber. (Science Daily)
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Nihon Kohden for Its Pioneering Prefense(TM) Early Detection and Notification System(TM) for the Wireless Patient Monitoring Market Aug 19, 2008
In addition to ECG and SpO2, the NTX measures respiration, giving the caregiver a quick indicator of the patient's entering into respiratory distress. Further, the NTX measures non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), thus giving mobility to patients whose blood pressure needs constant monitoring. (PR Newswire)
Rural areas reap benefits of telemedicine Aug 16, 2008
So far, 85,595 ECGs and 25,000 teleconsultations have been done, apart from 1,06,000 thrombosis cases by the 56 telemedicine centres in ten states ... Trained postal staff feed the data online (prescription, X-ray , ECG report, angiogram) for specialist consultation and the review report is sent within 24 hours. (Times of India)
VIDEO: Racing to stop a silent killer Aug 15, 2008
Under the scheme, athletes will first fill in a questionnaire detailing any known family heart conditions, before having an ECG test to pick up any abnormality and ultrasound procedure to detect any problem with the structure of the heart ... Indeed, not only did Ms Lewis live long enough to marry and become a mother, she launched a vigorous political campaign that aimed to see every young person given an ECG to screen for heart problems. (The Herald)
Heart tests for Scottish athletes Aug 14, 2008
The 200,000 pilot project will use ECG and ultrasound screening to test for susceptibility to Sudden Cardiac Death. Screening will be offered to athletes over the age of 16 who take part in any organised amateur sports. (BBC News -- Health)
Signalife Announces Intent to Withdraw From AMEX and Trade on the OTCBB Aug 9, 2008
Signalife's CEO Rowland Perkins, and Dr. Stanley Shepherd, founder of the Heart One Global Group of companies, jointly announced that they are excited to move to a trading platform with greater historical predictability as this would "in the long term provide the companies with a more cost effective, and competitive, place to grow." Rowland Perkins continued: "We are gratified at the hard work the AMEX has gone through with us, and the time they have spent relative to our award winning ECG... (PR Newswire)
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). According to the Heart Rhythm Society, SCA claims over 14,000 young American lives each year. (Danvers Herald, MA)
ECG Not Required for Kids With ADHD Jul 31, 2008
ECG Not Mandatory Before Prescribing ADHD Drugs, Doctors' Groups Say ... 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 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) say it's "reasonable" for the child's doctor to consider ordering an ECG before prescribing stimulant drugs to treat ADHD, but those ECGs are "not... (WebMD)
Monitoring Your Baby During Labor Jul 30, 2008
The internal monitor is considered to be a more accurate measurement of the baby's well-being since it converts the ECG (electrocardiagram) to the heartrate. However there are downsides in that a fetal scalp electrode can increase the risk of infection, the mother's membranes need to be ruptured and her cervix must be dilated. (Suite101.com)
Understanding Angina Jul 30, 2008
There is no point in attributing chest pain to "muscle sprain" or "wind" or even that popular empiric diagnosis, "Acid reflux." Even doctors may not be sure that a pain emanating from the middle of the chest is Angina, so blood tests and ECGs will be required. Sometimes, a special ECG taken while exercising (Exercise Stress ECG) will be required. (Suite101.com)
Student Devises Solar Energy ECG Useful In Developing Countries And Troubled Areas Jul 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2008) Electrotechnology student Felix Adamczyk has devised an ECG machine that runs on solar energy ... Felix Adamczyk demonstrating his solar ECG on a live model. (Science Daily)
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)
Mobile rehab for heart patients Jul 20, 2008
The Cardiomobile' system works by the patient attaching to their chests a mini ECG monitor and wearing a cap with a lightweight GPS receiver, both connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth. "Heart signal, location, speed and gradient are monitored in real-time over the web by a qualified exercise scientist," Worringham was quoted in the 'Science Daily. (India Times, India)
Flexible ECG Patch Extended To Enable Arrhythmia Detection Jul 19, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 18, 2008) In the framework of Holst Centre, IMEC has further extended the functionality of its wireless ECG patch for cardiac monitoring ... The innovative ECG patch is intended to monitor single-lead ECG in daily-life conditions, opening new perspectives for cardiovascular disease management ... IMEC s wireless ECG patch is a wearable, wire-free system easy to set-up. (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)
Pocket heartbeat: Winchester native runs PocketCPR manufacturing plant in his hometown Jul 17, 2008
Mark Totman is the president of Bio-Detek Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ZOLL Medical Corporation, which manufactures ECG, pacing, defibrillation and multi-function electrodes. Totman, who has an engineering degree from Dartmouth, said he saw the need for PocketCPR technology nearly 10 years ago after his career led him to develop an interest in the area of resuscitation. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Belgium Asante Akyem Kroye Kuo donates to Juaso District Hospital Jul 16, 2008
Some citizens of Asante Akim, based in Belgium, known as Asante Akyem Kroye Kuo presented the equipment which included ECG machines for heart check, oxygen concentrators and bed side stools. Mr Emmanuel Adu Amankwaah, a representative of the group on Sunday said at a short ceremony to present the equipment that the gesture was the group's widow's mite towards the development of the hospital. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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. It includes ECG recordings of rare events, including dangerous heart-rhythm problems that were triggered by certain drugs ... Researchers at URMC have been collecting and studying the ECG data for decades through the university's Heart Research Follow-Up Program. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
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 ... However, in Italy for the past 25 years, athletes wishing to enter competitive sport have also had to have two ECGs (a test to measure the electrical activity of the heart), one at rest and one while exercising ... During the resting ECG they found that 1. (Science Daily)
Techno-chondria Jul 7, 2008
One product just about to hit shelves is a portable electrocardiograph (ECG). It listens to your heartbeat and analyses it for irregularities and then tells you if you have any. (BBC News -- Technology)
Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Jul 5, 2008
But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says ... In Italy, athletes entering competitive sports also must have two electrocardiograms (ECGs), which measure the electrical activity of the heart ... One ECG is done while the athlete is at rest, and the other is done while the athlete is exercising. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart Tests May Reduce Deaths in Competitive Athletes, BMJ Report Says Jul 4, 2008
The researchers call for electrocardiograms, also called ECGs, to be added to screening programs for all people taking part in competitive sports ... For the last 25 years, Italian athletes have also had to produce two ECGs, one at rest and one during exercise, in order to compete ... Of the 30,065 athletes tested, 159 were disqualified from participating in sport because of heart problems identified through the two ECG tests. (Bloomberg -- UK)
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 ... If no explanation for your heart rhythm irregularities turns up on the ECG, your doctor may ask you to wear a Holter Monitor, a small portable device used to make a tape recording of your heartbeats over a longer period of time. (Pekin Times, IL)
Hidden Areas of Infection in U.S. Hospitals Jun 28, 2008
Examples include blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximetry sensors, and electrocardiogram (ECG) wires ... There is evidence, for example, that reusable ECG lead wires could be a significant hidden reservoir for the microorganisms that are now running rampant in U.S. health care facilities, despite the presence of cleaning procedures ... In fact, one study conducted at the University of Wisconsin found that over 77% of reusable ECG lead wires tested harbored some strain of potentially deadly... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Risk Factors For Sudden Death For Adult Muscular Dystrophy Identified Jun 25, 2008
Neurologists and cardiologists at 23 neuromuscular disease clinics nationwide affiliated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association assessed 406 adult patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 using clinical history, genetic assessment and electrocardiograms (ECG) to determine the risk factors that cause arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death ... "Patients who had significant abnormalities on their ECG were at a 3.5 times higher risk of sudden death," said Dr. Groh. (Science Daily)
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)
Med issues RFP to 20 management firms Jun 21, 2008
Requests were sent to Alvarez & Marsal, American Healthcare Solutions LLC, Argus Management Corporation, CRG Partners LLC, Deloitte LLP, ECG Management Consultants, Ernst & Young, FTI Cambio Health Solutions, Huron/Wellspring Partners, KPMG, Mesirow Financial Consulting, Morris Anderson & Associates Ltd., Navigant Consulting, Pitts, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Quorum Health Resources, SSB Solutions, Tatum LLC and TRG Healthcare LLC.. Med officials hope to have a contract in place by September 1,... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Tech firms tap into heart market Jun 18, 2008
It's called "ECG on a chip" and is a fusion of Monebo Technologies' heart-monitoring software and Freescale Semiconductor's imbedded-processing technology. The chip is specifically designed to run electrocardiogram, or ECG, equipment ... The breakthrough could lead to faster development of heart-monitoring technologies and a broader range of products, including handheld ECG machines that could be used to monitor heartbeats during a workout. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fever May Trigger Heart Failure In Patients With The Genetic Disease LQT-2 Jun 17, 2008
The team, led by Arthur Wilde and Craig January, measured the electrical activity in the heart over time (something that is recorded in an ECG) of two LQT-2 patients with the same HERG mutation (A558P), and found that fever was associated with prolonged QT intervals in these individuals. When this mutation was introduced into a cultured human cell line, the cells exhibited temperature-dependent characteristics, including altered electrical currents across their cell membranes at high... (Science Daily)
ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk Jun 12, 2008
"Measurement of the QRS duration on an ECG has significant advantages as a tool in the clinical setting. It is relatively inexpensive, simple to perform, and yields an instant result. The measurement is objective and does not require specialized training to interpret. In addition, the QRS duration is stable in the majority of patients during the course of their hospitalization. Perhaps most important, a prolonged QRS duration becomes a potential target for intervention [with existing therapy],... (MEDLINEplus)
GE Creates a Portable Life-Saver Jun 11, 2008
The result: The new MAC 400, GE's first portable ECG designed in India for the fast-growing local market ... Raw computing power has improved vastly since GE made its last ECG in 1999, putting faster processing speeds into ever tinier chips ... They also broke apart a semiportable ECG with obsolete technology built by GE in the '90s. (BusinessWeek)
Compensation alteration Jun 9, 2008
Many industries had very challenging corporate financial results last year, and now that directors are taking their role as overseers on executive pay much more seriously, they really have no choice but to pay for performance and not pay for lack of performance, said Peter Hursh, managing director of ECG Advisors, a Los Angeles executive compensation and corporate governance consultant. Minarik, the Directed Electronics CEO, saw his salary and bonus cut from $864,203 in 2006 to $550,000 last... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New technique for heart attacks Jun 8, 2008
The researchers approached all patients who came to the centre with a type of heart attack known as ST-elevation myocardial infarction, which has specific characteristics on the initial ECG test. If they had no other diseases, had not received the clot-busting medical treatment (thrombolysis) and had a life expectancy of more than six months, they were randomly assigned either to the new thrombus aspiration treatment, or to conventional PCI treatment. (NHS Choices)
Ambulance service blocks use of heart-saving system Jun 5, 2008
It believes 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, used to diagnose patients, should be operated only by highly trained paramedics and that junior staff should not be required to manage cardiac arrest patients for the additional time it takes to transport them to one of the major hospitals ... For an ETAMI trial carried out between 2004 and 2007, 20 ambulances were fitted with 12-lead ECG machines capable of sending results by mobile phone to the emergency departments at Westmead or Royal... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ from Those of Whites Jun 4, 2008
MONDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) -- Black football players are twice as likely as whites to have abnormal electrocardiograms (ECGs), a new study finds ... The study of almost 2,000 athletes, done at the National Football League Invitational Camp from 2000 to 2005, found abnormal ECG patterns in 30 percent of black players and 13 percent of whites, noted a report in the June 10 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology ... And that unusual pattern of the ECG, which records the... (MEDLINEplus)
Ideal Treatment For Potentially Fatal Heart Condition Changes With Age, Research Shows May 28, 2008
The QT interval is part of the heart s electrical signature as recorded by an electrocardiogram (ECG). It represents the time it takes for the heart s lower chambers to electrically recover after each heartbeat. (Science Daily)
Findings released from 1 of the largest percutaneous coronary intervention trials ever May 24, 2008
STEMI involves myocardial injury, as indicated by a significant abnormality on the electrocardiogram (ECG) called ST-segment elevation. Guidelines recommend that STEMI patients be treated with rapid intervention such as primary angioplasty to help prevent further heart damage. (EurekAlert!)
Douse that fire in your belly! May 18, 2008
If there is heartburn with sweating, pain which radiates to the arm or back, with palpitations or dizziness warrants immediate medical attention and an ECG to be done immediately, says consulting physician Dr Anil Ballani. Slowing down and eating more high-fibre foods could fight heartburn in another way. (India Times, India)
Novel Insight Into Cardiac Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death May 12, 2008
LQTS gets its name from a markedly elongated QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The QT interval corresponds to the time it takes for the heart's lower chambers, or ventricles, to discharge (depolarize) and recharge (repolarize) so that they are ready for a new contraction cycle again. (Science Daily)
Shire investigational nonstimulant INTUNIV showed significant efficacy in reducing ADHD symptoms May 8, 2008
Small to modest changes in blood pressure, pulse rate, and ECG parameters were observed. About ADHD. (EurekAlert!)
Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD Apr 23, 2008
They include: the taking of a detailed patient and family medical history, particularly regarding heart disease; a full physical exam, including blood pressure and heart beat monitoring; an electrocardiogram (ECG); and a pediatric cardiologist consultation prior to treatment if evidence of heart disease is uncovered ... "But by adding the ECG, and by being aware of possible heart disease, and monitoring the kids once you prescribe the medications, one can go ahead and treat the ADHD. And these... (MEDLINEplus)
New Guidelines Urge Heart Tests Before Kids Apr 22, 2008
5 million youngsters in the U.S. Issues of cost, available expertise in reading children's ECGs and concern about false-positive tests are prompting some experts to question the rationale for urging an ECG in particular ... who estimates the total cost of an ECG at about $100 ... Dr. Ackerman was a member of another American Heart Association panel that last year stopped short of recommending routine ECG screening for heart abnormalities in young competitive athletes. (Wall Street Journal)
Lexicon's Drug Candidate for Rheumatoid Arthritis, LX2931, Shows Positive Results in Phase 1 Clinical Trial Apr 17, 2008
No significant changes in vital signs (including pulse rate) or ECG changes were noted after administration of LX2931. About the Disease. (Primezone Releases)
Speedier diagnosisHow a phone call helps people with chest pain avoid a trip to A&E Apr 15, 2008
The only way to get a proper diagnosis is with an Electrocardiograph (ECG) - a machine which monitors the patients heart rhythms, which means a time-consuming trip to hospital. But a pilot in Greater Manchester and Cheshire of hand-held ECG monitors in GP surgeries has cut the need for hospital referral by 60 ... Dr Jonathan Lieberman, a GP in Manchester who has been using the hand-held device in his surgery said he sees at least one patient a week who needs an ECG and who previously would have... (BBC News -- Health)
Exercise During Pregnancy Leads To A Healthier Heart In Moms- And Babies-to-be Apr 11, 2008
As a result, a key component of the research involved magnetocardiography (MCG), the magnetic correlate of an electrocardiogram (ECG). MCG is a safe, non-invasive method to record the magnetic field surrounding the electrical currents generated by the fetal heart and nervous system. (Science Daily)
