Along with stress, sleep patterns, obesity, and a healthy lifestyle, genetics play an integral part in the diagnosis and care of heart disease. Or do they? How important are family history and genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease? You may be surprised to find a number of influential studies have tested genetics and its correlation to [...]
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that while stroke rates are lowering for those above 55, rates are quickly increasing for those aged 35 to 39. This is a major cause for concern and indicates that increased cardiac education may be needed for younger generations. Medicomp, experts in [...]
When the International Space Station's Cardiolab needed monitoring equipment they looked no further than Medicomp. Use of Medicomp's Holter Monitors and Epicardia system had been such a successful part of the Mir Space Station's physiolab, the team of French scientists at CNES asked Medicomp to be a part of the their Cardiolab aboard the International [...]
Reducing the Time to Diagnosis & Treatment Hospital/Institution: Cardiovascular Consultants of Vincennes Location: Vincennes, IN CardioPAL™ SAVI Case Study Profile 80 year old female with a past medical history of coronary artery disease, posterolateral wall MI, persistent atrial fibrillation, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, and a four year history of unexplained syncopal episodes. In 2003, she presented to [...]
Matching Technology to the Patient’s Needs Author: Tina Flowers Position: Nursing/Office Manager Hospital/Institution: Edward W. Leahey, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.C CardioPAL™ SAVI Case Study Profile Female patient, 29 years of age, 28 weeks pregnant presented with complaints of an irregular heart beat described as, “racing on and off” throughout the past few months. “It usually happens [...]