A community first responder has been praised for “almost certainly saving the life” of a man in his village by attending a 999 call about chest pains as he neared the end of his shift. Vounteer Phil Fuller had driven round to assess Robert McWilliams, 75, when the patient went into cardiac arrest at home … Read more
Lucknow: Leading cardiologists from across India, including head of cardiology department at SGPGIMS Prof Aditya Kapoor, have come up with a Revive CPR mobile app to bolster the battle against sudden cardiac deaths. Prof Kapoor said over 15 lakh people die of sudden cardiac arrest annually in India. Only less than 1% can be saved … Read more
Mumbai: Lupin Digital Health and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have announced the introduction of the world’s first-ever Digital Therapeutics Certificate for Cardiologists. In a bid to encourage the integration of cutting-edge digital solutions in Cardiology, ACC will grant ‘Digital Pioneer’ certificates to cardiologists who adopt Remote Cardiac Rehab and Digital Heart Failure clinic … Read more
Banglore: Portea, AliveCor, and NanoHealth announced their collaborative initiative, HeartSmart app to provide cardiac care services at home and is specifically designed to provide comprehensive and holistic care for high-risk cardiac patients. The app integrates cutting-edge smart devices, advanced software applications, and personalised services to enhance the well-being and cardiac health of individuals at home. … Read more
Mumbai: Lupin Digital Health announced the launch of its digital therapeutics solution, LYFE, an evidence-based holistic heart care programme that significantly reduces the risk of a heart attack and improves vitals and quality of life for cardiac patients. Designed by leading Indian cardiologists, the programme helps patients improve their heart health through doctor-connected online and … Read more
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by Dr. Srinivasan Murali The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that ensued showed the importance for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Since 2020, the healthcare sector has seen various technological advancements, especially in the RPM space. By reducing both hospital visits and bed time, the real-time tracking and immediate treatment has gained acceptance amongst doctors and … Read more
New Delhi: IHL has developed a tech-driven Heart Health Calculator, which serves as a preventive tool that helps in heart risk assessment using several factors, including age, BMI, BP and cholesterol levels. Senior Cardiologist and Padma Shri Awardee at Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, Dr Mohsin Wali said, “Heart diseases are preventable, and besides lifestyle … Read more
April 26, 2022 – Deaths from COVID-19 may have caught more attention lately, but heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. More than 300,000 Americans will die this year of sudden cardiac arrest (also called sudden cardiac death, or SCD), when the heart abruptly stops working. These events happen suddenly and … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with HIV have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study warns, especially if the virus isn’t well-controlled. Sudden cardiac death occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, usually due to an abrupt electrical malfunction. “People living with HIV are already … Read more