The patch provides real time monitoring for remote patients.
Vivalink, a provider of digital healthcare solutions, announced the newest version of its multi-parameter wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch with continuous 14-day live stream capabilities. With Vivalink’s new patch, extended duration remote ECG monitoring can be performed with a single application of the patch, thereby reducing both clinician and patient burden. In addition, the real time streaming capabilities let clinicians remotely view a patient's live ECG anywhere anytime.
Continuous or live monitoring of ECG may be indicated for post-op care after cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, ablation, and cryptogenic stroke. For example, a 14-day mobile cardiac telemetry session can be performed with a single application of the patch. And at any given time, a cardiologist can view the patient’s ECG live as though the patient is in the clinic, to adjudicate events such as arrhythmias and to confirm the patient’s current status.
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