Comments on: Cardiac Monitoring System: “Go Directly to the Nearest Hospital, Do Not Pass Go, You Are Having a Heart Attack”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:56:12 +0000

I am an RN in sacramento, and I was a Paramedic for 3 years before that. I have seen A LOT of heart attacks and cardiac arrests. Whether it is ST-segment elevation or full on Ventricular Tachycardia I have seen pretty much everything. And let me tell you time is of the essence if you want to save someones life. I mean literally 3-5 minutes can be the difference between life and death. So this device really sounds incredible to me. The second your ST-elevation begins, (which is indicative of a heart attack), This little device calls it into the hospital?!?! Very impressive in my opinion, I cannot imagine how many lives a device like that can actually save. Great article, I am actually going to be keeping an Eye on this monitor, I wouldnt be surprised if we actually saw something like this become an everyday medical device.

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:06:18 +0000

With the latest development of mobile defibrillators, knowing your surroundings and if this technology exists at any given location could be the difference between life of death…

By: Vision

Vision — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:29:02 +0000

I had a M.I last year, and they put a ICD (Implantable Defibrillator) in my heart, it actually monitors any cardiac arrhythmias that I may have. It would be great if it had a system like this that uses a cell phone to send the information to my doctor on the fly. I am going to ask my doc about this on my next visit ! Thanks for the information.

By: David Secaecg

David Secaecg — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:42:06 +0000

With the cost of ECG machines dropping (for example the Seca ecg machines) its good to see modern alternatives for people in the public to use that can then be backed up with sound hi spec machines later.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:51:37 +0000

Speaking as someone who has has a heart attack, this device would not just save lives. It appears as though it would reduce costs in hospitals by reducing the number ofemergsncy case that wern’t actually heart attacks. It would also give “at risk” individuals a boost in confidence.