eCardio Diagnostics Launches eTrigger(TM) Monitor for Atrial Fibrillation; Auto Detect & Auto Trigger Features Identify Atrial Fibrillation in Asymptomatic Patients.THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- eCardio Diagnostics, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a leading provider of advanced ambulatory cardiac monitoring products and services, announced today the launch of the eTrigger(TM) AF920 event monitor for detection of atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillation Irregular rhythm (arrhythmia) of contraction of the atria (upper heart chambers). The most common major arrhythmia, it may result as a consequence of increased fibrous tissue in the aging heart, of heart disease, or in association with severe infection. (Afib) among asymptomatic patients. E[acute accent acute accent n. A mark (´) indicating: a. that a vowel is close or tense, as é in French été. b. that a vowel or syllable has a high or rising pitch, as in Chinese or Ancient Greek. c. ]Unlike standard cardiac monitoring devices, eCardio Diagnostics eTrigger(TM) AF 920 is equipped with an embedded algorithm that automatically detects and records asymptomatic events without patient activation. This feature is especially valuable in diagnosing Afib as often times patients don't feel symptoms during an Afib episode. E[acute accent]Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained heart rhythm Noun 1. heart rhythm - the rhythm of a beating heart cardiac rhythm regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals atrioventricular nodal rhythm, nodal rhythm - the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the disorder and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, both leading causes of death in the United States(1). An estimated 2.2 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation with an expected increase to over 5 million by 2040(2). E[acute accent]"We understand how difficult it can be to obtain a definitive diagnosis for an asymptomatic Afib patient. Through eCardio's rigorous research and testing process, we were able to pinpoint the most advanced auto-trigger technology to ensure our physician's could diagnose their Afib patients quickly and accurately," said Larry Lawson, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , eCardio Diagnostics. E[acute accent]eCardio Diagnostics will showcase its new eTrigger(TM) AF920 Afib Monitoring device at Pri-Med MidWest in Chicago, June 15-17. In addition to the new eTrigger(TM)AF920 monitor, eCardio will feature its other best-in-class holter, patient-activated and post-event monitors. E[acute accent]eCardio Diagnostics E[acute accent]eCardio Diagnostics, LLC is a leading provider of advanced ambulatory cardiac monitoring products and services that improve the flexibility, speed and accuracy of arrhythmia arrhythmia (ārĭth`mēə), disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Various arrhythmias can be symptoms of serious heart disorders; however, they are usually of no medical significance except in the presence of diagnosis. For more information, visit the company's website at www.eCardio.com. E[acute accent](1) Go, et al. JAMA JAMA abbr. Journal of the American Medical Association 2002; 285:2370-2375 E[acute accent](2) Go, et al. JAMA 2001; 285:2370-2375 |
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