Heart Rhythm Articles & Analysis
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Introduction hERG, which stands shorthand for the human Ether-à-go-go-Related Gene, generates the protein responsible for a certain type of potassium channel in the human heart, denoted as IKr or Kv11.1. The role of this potassium channel is fundamental for normal cardiac function, playing a vital role in the termination of the cardiac action potential and ultimately ...
The modern workplace is more than just a space to accomplish tasks; it’s a community where employees spend a significant portion of their lives. As such, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in this environment is paramount. One crucial aspect of workplace safety that is often overlooked is the presence of an Automated External Defibrillator or AED. AED in the workplace is more ...
Every second counts in any emergency, particularly those involving sudden cardiac events. Training in life-saving procedures becomes pivotal in ensuring that a victim has the best chance of survival. Two terms that often surface in discussions about cardiac emergencies are CPR vs. AED training. While both aim at preserving life during cardiac crises, they serve different functions and involve ...
In times of emergencies, having the knowledge and skills to administer CPR and first aid can be the difference between life and death. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and first aid training equip individuals with the tools and techniques necessary to respond effectively in critical situations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a parent, a teacher, or simply a concerned citizen, ...
AF Symptoms In many cases, the irregularity in the heart rhythm that suggests AF is present is only discovered during routine tests, or investigations when a patient attends a GP surgery or clinic for another condition. ...
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The technology behind a modern heart rate monitor is a true testament to how medical science has evolved. ...
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Wearable devices Advances in the development of smartphones and wearable devices have seen PPG use broaden to other areas, including helping detection of heart irregularities such as atrial fibrillation (AF). One example is Sky Labs CART-I, which is the world’s first ring-type smart wearable heart rhythm monitoring medical device on the ...
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Early detection Common causes of AF are hypertension, cardiomyopathy, ischemia, and rheumatic heart disease and symptoms can include tiredness, shortness of breath, feeling faint, or chest pain. ...
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While heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure can sometimes be related, they’re actually three very different types of cardiac emergencies. ...
Bardy Diagnostics will be showcasing their CAM patch technology at the 2021 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) conference in Boston and participating in the conference both virtually and in-person with an exhibitor booth offering visitors an opportunity to explore clinical case studies, experience a new interactive arrhythmia challenge, view a product demo, and discuss ...
The results from a first-in-man feasibility study on subcutaneous defibrillation utilising an integrated flexible string shaped defibrillator were presented at the Heart Rhythm Society’s 38th Annual Scientific Sessions (10?13 May, Chicago, USA) by Petr Neuzil from Na Homolce Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic. ...
This is the first-in-man study to report on the feasibility of the innovative device and was presented today at Heart Rhythm 2017, the Heart Rhythm Society’s 38th Annual Scientific Sessions. ...