Search Tag: remote monitoring

2024 30 Sep

Medically underserved populations are significantly affected by hypertension, being 40% more likely to develop the condition and three times more likely to die from heart diseases linked to uncontrolled blood pressure. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, leading to a mortality rate among these patients that was double that of the general...Read more

2024 10 Sep

According to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, nearly 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to lower their blood pressure to below 140/90 mm Hg within one year by participating in a programme that combined remote blood pressure monitoring...Read more

2019 27 Mar

Late-breaking findings from the RESULT trial presented at EHRA 2019, a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, demonstrate that remote monitoring of heart failure patients is effective in keeping them out of hospital. In fact, this innovative strategy has won reimbursement from the national health system.     Around 1-2% of adults...Read more

2014 27 Mar

Biotronik, a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical technology, announced new results from a sub-analysis of the landmark TRUST trial, published in the European Heart Journal. This analysis examined recommended ICD follow-up methods by comparing patient adherence in two groups: those who were given remote follow-ups with Biotronik Home...Read more

2014 11 Feb

Cardiology experts discuss studies showing time as an important factor in the treatment of heart conditions Experts in cardiology and electrophysiology met at this year’s 8th annual EMB (Expert Meeting Berlin) Conference to discuss critical issues affecting their fields.  Among the topics addressed were: How can remote monitoring and early...Read more