CardioVisual and Itamar Medical Partner to Educate Public About the Effects of Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular Disease
CardioVisual is pleased to announce a digital education partnership with Itamar Medical, an Israeli
20 February, 2019
Itamar Medical’s WatchPAT Device Brings Cost-Effective and Reliable Measurement to Sleep Apnea Monitoring
Sleep breathing disorders such as apneas and hypopneas and insufficient ventilation during sleep hav
20 February, 2019
Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Could Bring a Promising New Future to Cardiac Care
Virtual and augmented reality technology has long been promising to the medical field, but the equip
20 February, 2019
This February, Teach Your Patients About Heart Valve Disease
February is American Heart Month, and Feb. 22nd is National Heart Valve Disease (HVD) Awareness Day.
20 February, 2019
Dr. Google is Not Your Friend: The Spread of Medical Misinformation
Last December, The New York Times ran an op-ed from from cardiologist Dr. Hader Warraich detailing W
20 February, 2019
The Overall Drop in Hacking Is No Reason For Healthcare to Drop Its Guard
The overall rate of hacking of consumer health data went down in 2018 from a previous high in 2017,
23 January, 2019
University of Cologne’s Dr. Daniel Steven discusses findings of HD Mapping in a case of catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia
At CardioVisual, we continue to bring reliable and trusted videos from leading experts about unique
23 January, 2019
Introducing the Easy to Use WatchPAT Sleep Apnea Monitoring Device
As studies have revealed closer ties between sleep breathing disorders (SBD) and cardiovascular dise
16 January, 2019
A Rose By Any Other Name: Valentine’s Day and Stress Cardiomyopathy
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and along with the spikes in people’s blood glucose levels, the me
16 January, 2019
Meet Electrophysiologist Dr. Daniel Steven
CardioVisual is pleased to introduce Dr. Daniel Steven of Germany’s University of Cologne, who provi
16 January, 2019
Meet Dr. Pasquale Santangeli
This month we’re please to feature Dr. Pasquale Santangeli, an Assistant Professor of Medicine in th
20 December, 2018
Resolutions for a Heart Healthy New Year
As the New Year rolls around and each of us considers what our resolutions will be, we here at Cardi
18 December, 2018
Air Pollution Negatively Impacts Cardiovascular Health
A meta review published last month in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined air
18 December, 2018
Spread the Word on Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
Upcoming in 2019, National Heart Valve Disease (HVD) Awareness Day takes place around the United Sta
18 December, 2018
Marijuana May Be Increasingly Legal, But Is It Heart Healthy?
Legal marijuana is becoming more widely available across the United States, but a recent study print
18 December, 2018
Eat Up This Thanksgiving With These Healthy Spins on Traditional Dishes
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18 December, 2018
An Interview with Electrophysiologist Dr. Roderick Tung
Occasionally here at CardioVisual, we like to interview a physician about what they’re passionate ab
18 December, 2018
Meet Electrophysiologist Dr. Wendy Tzou
This November, CardioVisual is pleased to offer Dr. Wendy Tzou’s insights into the use of Abbott’s A
18 December, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 Announces Heart Monitoring
In September, Apple announced their new Apple Watch Series 4, which now is equipped with heart monit
01 October, 2018
Expert Videos now on CardioVisual
CardioVisual presents featured expert videos — exclusively on our free app — where leading experts t
18 September, 2018
New High Density Grid Catheter Provides Better AFib Mapping Picture
There’s an exciting new product on the market for AFib mapping for catheter ablation. Electrical map
18 September, 2018
Could New Blood Pressure Med Make Medication Adherence Easier? A New Form For Existing Treatments
There’s a blood pressure medication on the horizon and researchers hope it will be more effective an
18 September, 2018
Could Humanity Live Forever? Should We?
September is Healthy Aging Month, and as our life expectancies increase with stronger programs and r
18 September, 2018
The Coconut Oil Controversy
If you pick up any health magazine or cruise the aisle of a health food store, it’s easy to see that
18 September, 2018
Meet World’s Foremost AFib Pioneer and Researcher: Dr.Andrea Natale
Dr. Andrea Natale is the Executive Medical Director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Aus
18 September, 2018
Learn More About Robotic Assisted Surgery
Cleveland Clinic has an interesting video that functions somewhat like an advertorial on their robot
28 July, 2018
Right-Hearted Dysfunction Gets a Renewed Attention from AHA
The American Heart Association recently released a statement on right-hearted dysfunction and failur
28 July, 2018
Benefits and Drawbacks of Outdoor Exercise
The Heart Benefits and Risks of Exercising Outside Author Jen A. Miller writes in an op-ed in the Ne
28 July, 2018
Could AI and Chatbots Improve the Delivery of Telehealth?
New Advances in AI and Chatbot Tech Could Help HCPs and Patients in Telehealth As telehealth becomes
28 July, 2018
Telehealth Startups Seeing Increasing Attention from Investors
New rounds of venture capital have increasingly been turning their sights toward the promising marke
09 July, 2018
A Potential New Model for EHR – Push Notification on Medicine Expiry
The Potential New Model for EHR that sends push notifications when the patients medications are abou
09 July, 2018
Digital Health Gains Momentum
Research Beam Reports that the worldwide Digital Health market will grow to $58.8 billion by 2020, l
29 June, 2018
CardioVisual – Best Heart Disease Apps for 2018
The health website Healthline has listed the CardioVisual app on its list of Best Heart Disease apps
11 June, 2018
2018 National Nurses Week
Nurses: Setting the pace with Technology Nurses’ commitment to protecting, promoting, and improving
09 May, 2018
The 15th Annual World Health Care Congress
World Congress offers unique conferences and events in health care, life sciences and pharmaceutical
26 April, 2018
CardioVisual at Healthcare Innovation Summit at WHCC 2018
CardioVisual is excited and proud to announce that we are one of just 50 digital health startups sel
26 April, 2018
Another Patient Resource: pvdandme.com
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is even more common than HVD, but the general public lacks knowled
28 March, 2018
Manish Chauhan Gives Talk at Stanford Medicine X
See a trailer video of Dr. Manish Chauhan's talk at 2017 Stanford Medicine X conference about mobile
28 March, 2018
Heart Health Trailer
CardioVisual 3.0 offers a heightened emphasis on preventative heart care education for not just hear
07 August, 2017
Mobile Heart Health App CardioVisual Releases Version 3; Upgrades Design, Features and Content
Containing an almost-encyclopedic library of videos and information about cardiovascular conditions
20 July, 2017
Medication Adherence Technologies Not Working, JAMA Study Says
A study published in JAMA emphasis that technology itself cannot solve the problem of medication adh
09 July, 2017
Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System
Get a brief introduction to Medtronic's Micra — the world's smallest pacemaker — transcatheter pacin
28 June, 2017
Video: Learn About the Transradial Catheter Procedure
View this trailer, which describes a transradial catheter procedure — used to treat and diagnose hea
22 June, 2017
Rotational Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease
Check out this short video demonstrating how Boston Scientific's Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy S
22 June, 2017
Video: Atherectomy with Jetstream from Boston Scientific
Watch this trailer video showing an atherectomy procedure using Jetstream from Boston Scientific. Th
22 June, 2017
Carolyn Jones: What Makes Nurses Invaluable
In this TEDMED talk, photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones shares what makes nurses not only an i
21 June, 2017CardioVisual Adds Videos for Patient Education and Engagement to Mobile Health App
Need help understanding complex cardiovascular treatments or procedures? Check out the new, cutting-
21 June, 2017
CardioVisual Launches Facebook Group for Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals
Shape the future of digital health — join our new Facebook group for Cardiovascular Health Professio
13 June, 2017
EHR vs. CardioVisual
Federally mandated electronic health record (EHR) systems are quite possibly the most disliked aspec
06 June, 2017
mHealth App That Helps Recovering Addicts is Harvard Grant Finalist
In recognition of the growing importance of mHealth applications, Harvard University's Innovation in
25 May, 2017
Infographic: What is Calcium Scoring?
A calcium score test (or heart CT scan) is a 10-minute CAT scan test requiring no needles or patient
25 May, 2017
National Heart Health Program Saves Lives
The National Heart Health Program is a network of providers who are focused on the early detection o
02 March, 2017
Infographics added to CardioVisual App
CardioVisual is pleased to announce the addition of infographics to its heart-health app.
27 February, 2017
Check out CardioVisual’s Demo Web App
Cardiovisual is pleased to announce the addition of a demonstration web app on its website. This dem
27 February, 2017
2017 StopAfib.org Patient Conference Scheduled
StopAfib.org has announced that its 2017 Get in Rhythm Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Co
15 February, 2017
Feb. 22 Is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
15 February, 2017
Celebrate American Heart Month This February
February, the month of love and Valentines, is also American Heart Month. It’s a period set aside to
30 January, 2017
Make New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Heart Health
As you think about the promises you’ll make to yourself for 2017, why not put your cardiac health fi
05 January, 2017
With So Much Fake “Information” Out There, How Do You Know What’s Real?
When presented with 82 million websites claiming to offer info about heart attack, how does one know
28 December, 2016
CardioVisual Survey Finds Doctors Need More Educational Materials
In a recent poll conducted by CardioVisual, just over half the physicians surveyed believed their pa
21 December, 2016
CardioVisual Collaborates with St. Jude Medical to Expand App Offerings
CardioVisual, LLC, creator of the groundbreaking medical mobile app CardioVisual, is pleased to an
15 December, 2016StopAfib.org: An Important Resource for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
In 2007, Mellanie True Hills started StopAfib.org, a non-profit organization that educates & support
27 October, 2016
StopAfib.org Interviews Dr. Hugh Calkins About Afib Guidelines
Mellanie True Hills of StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Hugh Calkins about findings in the 2014 AHA/ACC/H
13 October, 2016
CardioVisual Exhibits at ACC Texas Conference
CardioVisual demonstrated its groundbreaking mobile app to many healthcare professionals who stopped
12 October, 2016
CardioVisual Adds Spanish-Language Videos to Heart Health App
In an effort to reach a wider audience, CardioVisual LLC has updated its groundbreaking mobile medic
04 October, 2016
CardioVisual agrega Español vídeos a la aplicación
En un esfuerzo por llegar a un público más amplio, LLC CardioVisual ha actualizado su app de salud m
04 October, 2016
AFib Infographic: What Should I Expect Long Term?
Controlling your risk factors for heart disease and stroke and knowing what can possibly trigger yo
29 September, 2016
CardioVisual to Exhibit at Texas ACC Conference
CardioVisual will demonstrate its groundbreaking heart health app at the annual meeting of the Texas
28 September, 2016
September 29 is World Heart Day
As declared by the World Heart Federation, September 29 is World Heart Day, a day for raising awaren
27 September, 2016
Infographic: AFib Medications
If you have AFib, rate or rhythm control medications may also be prescribed. You may also be on medi
27 September, 2016
Infographic: Living with AFib
Does having AFib mean I need to wear a medical alert bracelet or carry a card in my wallet?
22 September, 2016
Infographic: How Did I Get AFib?
As soon as you notice symptoms of AFib, contact your doctor.
20 September, 2016
Alliance for Aging Research Celebrates 30 Years at Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner
Organization Honors Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., Rep. Maxine Waters, Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D., and Rob
20 September, 2016
FAQs of Atrial Fibrillation: The Condition
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, or a condition in which the atria fail to c
15 September, 2016
A Roundup of Atrial Fibrillation (AFIb) Resources
It's a time for healthcare professionals to ensure their patients are familiar with this condition a
13 September, 2016
Snippet Video from CardioVisual — Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is a type of irregular heartbeat. It is one of the ma
09 September, 2016
CardioVisual Filmed for AccentHealth
CardioVisual, LLC, is pleased to announce its upcoming inclusion in programming for AccentHealth, CN
08 September, 2016
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
In some people, Afib can cause chest pain or heart failure, especially if your heart rhythm is very
08 September, 2016
High School Athletes and Heart Health
High school athletes & students who participate in cheerleading, marching band, drill team, extreme
01 September, 2016
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (also referred to as "high blood pressure") usually does not cause symptoms but it does
30 August, 2016
Dr. Google Might Not be 100% Accurate, But It Shows Patients are Involved
Patients who come into the office armed with information from Dr. Google may indeed have the wrong i
25 August, 2016
Primer on the New Blood-Thinning Medications
People whose bodies have a tendency to form dangerous and potentially life threatening blood clots m
23 August, 2016
Olympians’ Hearts Are Bigger — And Not Just Because They’re Good People
A possible side effect of vigorous Olympic training is a condition known as athlete’s heart. This is
16 August, 2016
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
An “abdominal aortic aneurysm,” also known as an “AAA,” occurs when a part of the wall of the abdom
09 August, 2016
CardioVisual Exhibiting at Inaugural ACC Tech Fair
Cardio-Visual LLC, maker of the groundbreaking mobile medical health app CardioVisual, is pleased to
04 August, 2016
Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke
Carotid artery disease is a condition in which fatty deposits or plaque forms in the carotid arteri
04 August, 2016
When Should I Worry About Chest Pain?
Though the cause of chest pain is not always easy to find, heart attack is the most important and ur
02 August, 2016
CardioVisual Mentioned in Austin Business Journal
Dr. Manish Chauhan, a cardiologist with the Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas, has launched Cardio
28 July, 2016
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is the medical term for blood clots in the deep veins of the leg — a pot
28 July, 2016
What is a Pulmonary Embolism?
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one or more of the blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs
26 July, 2016
What is High Cholesterol?
Compared with people with normal cholesterol, people with high cholesterol have a higher risk of hea
21 July, 2016
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not properly process glucose, or sugar, for o
19 July, 2016
Pokémon Go is Heart Healthy!
There are incredible health benefits to playing Pokémon Go! Cardiologists such as the ones here at C
18 July, 2016
Cardiovascular Disease Increasing in Developing World
Cardiovascular disease can take may forms, including coronary heart disease (heart blockages due to
12 July, 2016
Video: Introduction to CardioVisual for Healthcare Professionals
CardioVisual is a cardiologist-designed, free and easy-to-use medical app packed with short videos a
09 July, 2016
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, especially aerobic activity, is good for your heart and lungs in many ways. The b
07 July, 2016
Yoga and the Heart
Can yoga improve cardiovascular health? Getting into the various postures during a yoga session gent
05 July, 2016
Video: Introduction to CardioVisual for Patients & Caregivers
Designed by cardiologists, CardioVisual is a free and easy-to-use medical app packed with short vide
02 July, 2016
What are Oils and Fats?
Oils are fats that are liquid at room temperature, like the vegetable oils used in cooking. Oils com
30 June, 2016
CardioVisual Announces New Feature of Heart-Health App
AUSTIN, TX — JUNE 29, 2016 — CardioVisual, LLC, is pleased to announce the addition of a significant
29 June, 2016
How Digital Medicine Will Soon Save Your Life
A sweeping transformation of medicine has begun that will rival in importance the introduction of an
28 June, 2016
Why You Should Quit Smoking Now!
After five to 15 years of not smoking, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a person who never smo
23 June, 2016
Learn More about CardioMems
CardioMEMS HF System provides physicians with the pulmonary artery pressure monitoring and hemodynam
21 June, 2016
The Patient Experience and Health Outcomes
Do patients' reports of their health care experiences reflect the quality of care?
16 June, 2016
Transitional Chaos or Enduring Harm? The Electronic Health Record and the Disruption of Medicine
But the technology will support and improve medical care only if it evolves in ways that help, rathe
14 June, 2016
What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly becomes
09 June, 2016
Must-Read Book: The Digital Doctor: Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine’s Computer Age
It's an important text that illustrates the new frontier medicine is entering, the digital frontier.
06 June, 2016
What are the Common Problems of Veins?
Vein problems are serious conditions that can interfere with daily living if left untreated. Blood c
02 June, 2016
Moving From Digitalization to Digitization in Cardiovascular Care
Editors’ note: The following is an excerpt from The Journal of the American College of Cardiol
31 May, 2016
Tips for Monitoring Heart Failure at Home
Heart failure occurs when a weakened heart muscle is unable pump enough blood to meet the body's nee
26 May, 2016
Working with Dr. Google
Editors’ note: The following is an excerpt from Medical Economics. When patients visit your of
24 May, 2016
Facts About Salt and Your Health
Most sodium is consumed in the form of sodium chloride which is table salt. Other forms of sodium ar
19 May, 2016
Can Mobile Health Applications Facilitate Meaningful Behavior Change?
Although health care has been somewhat slow to incorporate mobile technology, the potential effect o
17 May, 2016
First Data Presented on Medtronic Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from an article published on April 15, 2016, by Dia
12 May, 2016
Top Benefits of Smoke-Free Living
After one month of living smoke-free, you will be able to perform activities with less shortness of
10 May, 2016
Facts about the Harmful Effects of Smoking
You probably know smoking is bad for you, but do you realize exactly how dangerous it is? Even nonsm
05 May, 2016
Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack?
The major risk factors for coronary heart disease and coronary microvascular disease, which can resu
03 May, 2016
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
More than 9 million Americans have PAD, a common and dangerous vascular disease that can lead to he
28 April, 2016
Top 10 Sleep Myths
No evidence shows that any major organ (including the brain) or regulatory system in the body shuts
26 April, 2016
FDA Approves Temporary Heart Pump for Patients with Shock
Healthcare professionals can download the free CardioVisual app and learn how the Impella device wor
19 April, 2016
What are Symptoms of Heart Attack?
At heart attack onset, patients generally feel pain in their chest first. The pain then often sprea
14 April, 2016
Six Tips to Prevent Heart Disease
Help keep heart disease at bay with these six tips. It can be a challenge but the rewards of a healt
12 April, 2016
Lowering Cholesterol to Prevent Heart Disease
Treatment with rosuvastatin also resulted in significantly lower risks of strokes and myocardial inf
06 April, 2016
Transcatheter Aortic Value Replacement Beneficial for Aortic Stenosis, Study Concludes
A new study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that this less invasive technique
04 April, 2016
Multiple Teaching Mechanisms = Message Received
While CPAP machines are very effective in treating sleep apnea, many patients find the required CPAP
01 April, 2016
New JAMA Cardiology Editor Calls for Physician Education
As cardiological technology continually updates, the way we educate healthcare professionals, as wel
30 March, 2016
Panel Recommends Approval of Dissolvable Stent
The CardioVisual app allows professionals and patients to visualize how stents are deployed along wi
18 March, 2016
Patient Communication Study Offers Important Lessons
We should take every opportunity we can to ensure the patients feel involved in their care and treat
15 March, 2016
Repurposing Coumadin Clinics
These anti-coagulation clinics were necessary to monitor the health of patients taking Coumadin — pa
11 March, 2016
Health Company Offering Apple Watch for $25 if you Hit your Fitness Foals
Would you like for your employees to take their cardiovascular health seriously?
08 March, 2016
What Patients Need to Remember After Leaving the Hospital
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article published in The Wall Street Journal. It
25 February, 2016TEDMED Video: Great Challenges: Improving Medical Communication
Patients are often intimidated when talking to doctors and often feel they don’t have a receptive au
25 February, 2016
Cardiology Smart Phone Apps Speed Workflow, Improve Outcomes
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology. In
25 February, 2016
Digital Multimedia: A New Approach for Informed Consent?
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article published by The Journal of the American Me
25 February, 2016
Yes, There’s Probably A Medical App For That
The sheer number of mobile applications — including CardioVisual — that attempt to answer your burni
25 February, 2016Video: Nurse Uses Cardio-Visual App for Sleep Apnea Education
Using short animation videos, the Cardio-Visual app enables doctors and nurses to easily explain med
24 February, 2016Video: Understanding ‘Hole in the heart’ and Stroke with Cardio-Visual App
In this video, a cardiologist uses the Cardio-Visual app to easily explain how a 'hole in the heart'
24 February, 2016Video: Cardiologist Discusses Aortic Valve Disease Using CardioVisual
The videos and illustrations in the CardioVisual app are very useful in helping physicians or other
24 February, 2016Is Your Doctor Getting Too Much Screen Time?
Editor’s note: The following excerpt is from an article published in The Wall Street Journal o
25 January, 2016
Lifestyle Modification Text Messages May Benefit Heart Patients
New research suggests that mobile health strategies could address issues of non-compliance with life
29 September, 2015
Today is World Heart Day!
Today is World Heart Day
29 September, 2015
Video: A Nurse Explains how CardioVisual Simplifies Patient Education
This video shows how a nurse uses the CardioVisual heart health app to simplify patient education be
29 September, 2015
Why Use CardioVisual?
CardioVisual is an heart health mobile app for Android, iPhone and iPad that greatly enhances doctor
29 September, 2015
Video: CardioVisual Simplifies Explanation of Atrial Fibrillation
Watch a video where a cardiologist from Austin, Texas, demonstrates how the CardioVisual app enables
26 September, 2015
Standing up for Better Heart Health
Spending less time sitting and more time standing lowers blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight — all
18 September, 2015Video: Cardiologist illustrates usage of CardioVisual app in clinical setting
In this video, see how an Austin, Texas, cardiologist demonstrates how he uses the CardioVisual app
18 September, 2015