View this trailer, which describes a transradial catheter procedure — used to treat and diagnose heart conditions — using technology from Medtronic.
Need help understanding complex cardiovascular treatments or procedures? Check out the new, cutting-edge videos from Medtronic and Boston Scientific recently added to CardioVisual, a physician-driven digital health app.
Shape the future of digital health — join our new Facebook group for Cardiovascular Health Professionals. Share cardiovascular insights and challenges, especially in the area of digital health, with other medical experts and practitioners on new Facebook group called “Cardiovascular Health Professionals,” from mobile health app developer CardioVisual
Federally mandated electronic health record (EHR) systems are quite possibly the most disliked aspect of health care, from a provider’s perspective. In case you were tempted to toss all digital medicine initiatives in the same pot, we want to dispel any thoughts you might have about CardioVisual’s similarity to EHR.
A calcium score test (or heart CT scan) is a 10-minute CAT scan test requiring no needles or patient prep. It allows doctors to look at the arteries of your heart from outside the body to check for blockages that cause heart attacks. Coronary calcium scoring involves very little radiation (comparable to that of a mammography test) and is safe.
In recognition of the growing importance of mHealth applications, Harvard University’s Innovation in American Government program has named an app developed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin as a finalist for a $100,000 grant.
The National Heart Health Program is a network of providers who are focused on the early detection of coronary artery disease (CAD) among asymptomatic, yet at-risk, patients.
National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
February, the month of love and Valentines, is also American Heart Month. It’s a period set aside to raise awareness about heart disease and to prevent it
As you think about the promises you’ll make to yourself for 2017, why not put your cardiac health first? After all, when you put your health first, not only are you doing something for yourself, but you’re helping your loved ones, too. They’ll be overjoyed to see you become healthier, happier and more active.