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Detect and manage
Atrial Fibrillation and difficult to diagnose
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Introduction
Patients who require either post–operative cardiac
monitoring or monitoring for suspected, non–life
threatening arrhythmias can be monitored in the comfort
and security of their home, without sacrificing quality
of care. The system automatically transmits a patient’s
irregular heart rhythm and provides immediate, accurate,
and real real–time cardiac monitoring from any location
with access to a standard telephone line and electrical
outlet.
Key Features
- Pre and post–event data capture
- Customized monitoring programs for specific
cardiac events
- Comprehensive patient–specific data summary
- Remote access to processor to change patient
parameters
- One hour and 24 hour trend graphs
- Real–time 24 hour Holter scan printout
- Large ECG data storage capacity
Fully Automatic Monitoring
HEARTLink IItm automatically monitors and
diagnoses the patient’s ECG patterns. A unique and
proprietary algorithm built into the system’s
microcomputer automatically detects 16 different
arrhythmias and transmits them to the central monitoring
station without patient intervention. The patient is not
required to push any buttons, dial a telephone or
otherwise activate the system, although the option to do
so is available. Analysis is immediate and prompt and
appropriate therapeutic measures can be taken by the
patient’s physician.
The HEARTLink IItm system has four modes
of operation:
- Real time event mode.
- Patient activated for symptomatic events.
- Patient display mode.
- Patient help request.
A unique feature of the HEARTLink IItm
system is the patient display mode. In this mode
technicians at the monitoring center can “log on” and
analyze the patient's ECG patterns in real time. If
necessary, the attending physician can be notified
regarding current patient cardiac status.
System Configuration
- PATIENT MODULE: A small, battery– operated
unit worn by the patient. The Patient Module receives
ECG data from standard electrodes, digitally
compresses and encodes the data and transmits it via
RF to the Tele–Link processor
- RADIO LINK: (900 MHz) from patient module
to Tele–Link in patient’s home
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TELE–LINK PROCESSOR: Continuously
analyzes the data it receives from the Patient Module
and automatically identifies abnormal cardiac activity.
Upon event detection, it automatically dials the central
station and transmits the EKG
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CENTRAL STATION: Real–time
monitoring of the patient’s ECG data. Located at our
monitoring facility for observation and analysis by ACLS
trained paramedics. 24 hours a day, every day of the
year.
Easy to use
HEARTLink IItm is easy to install and use. Any place
that has a modular phone line connection and a standard
electrical outlet can become a monitored site for the
patient. The patient, caregiver or visiting nurse simply
plugs the HEARTLink’s Tele–Link module into a standard
electrical outlet, inserts the phone cord into the
patient’s phone jack, and attaches the Patient Module
ECG leads to the patient. Once the Central Station
verifies connections, the patient is being monitored in
real time, and only predetermined events are
automatically transmitted.
Clinical Advantages
In clinical studies, the HEARTLink IItm algorithm
detected events missed by other commercially available
cardiac monitors. The system provides data which has
been and can be used as an effective patient management
tool to improve outcomes.
Patient Comfort
The HEARTLink IItm Patient Module weighs less than 11
ounces. The unit is comfortable enough to allow the
patient to wear it for extended periods. The range of
transmission (up to 500 feet) allows the patient to move
freely about the home, and perform normal daily
activities.
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