ECG

Android app that measures heart rate with a smartphone is comparable to current standards

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Recently a team of researchers in South Carolina performed research to determine the validity of an Android-based software program to detect and capture heart rate measurements as a proof of concept for its use, The software was compared them to traditional means of measuring heart rate (ECG and pulse oximeter).

Washington area hospital testing mobile app to speed diagnosis of heart attacks

CodeHeart, a mobile application developed in conjunction with AT&T Business Solutions used to speed up the diagnosis of heart attacks

ECG Notes, a helpful cardiology medical app for the Blackberry

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A review of the ECG Notes by SkyScape for the Blackberry platform.

Portable ECG makes splash in India by enabling remote diagnosis by cardiologists

Maestros Mediline Systems announced the release of their portable ECG device which is being promoted as a high tech tool for use in rural areas

Health and wellness dominates 2011 Bluetooth Innovation World Cup

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Five of the nine finalists in the 2011 Bluetooth Innovation World Cup are developing useful and imaginative health and fitness related applications using new Bluetooth low energy technology.

Advanced Brain Monitoring B-Alert system is a comprehensive ambulatory EEG product suite

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Advanced Brain Monitoring’s B-Alert is one of the oldest and most comprehensive ambulatory EEG products on the market, developed entirely using government grants and no money from outside investors.

12 Lead ECG Challenge is an ideal app to develop ECG reading skills

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12 Lead Challenge contains over 150 sample ECGs which can be used to test oneself over key ECG abnormalities crucial to developing ECG reading skills.

Will new Electronic Tattoo technology be the Black Swan event that supercharges growth of the mHealth industry?

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Electronic Tattoo ushers in new era of truly noninvasive and unobtrusive body sensors, a disruptive innovation with significant implications for the emerging mHealth industry.

Will ECG Guide by QxMD steal Instant ECG’s crown as the best ECG app?

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This app is a must have for any healthcare professional who comes into contact with ECGs. The detail is sufficient to be used as a pocket reference guide by practicing

ECG Rhythms helps students identify common ECG rhythms and abnormalities

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Continuing with the iMedicalApps review of ECG applications is ECG Rhythms by Anesoft available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. ECG Rhythms by Anesoft is a self-study application designed to develop ECG rhythm identification. The user is presented with two options upon opening the application:  Select Specific Rhythms’ and ‘Generate Random Rhythm’.

ECG Notes is an impressive ECG reference guide, but not designed for beginners

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ECG Notes is a quick-lookup reference for ECG interpretation and management. This pocket guide is very detailed, but isn’t for everyone.

Easy ECG is an unique take on ECG interpretation for iPhone

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Easy ECG teaches users how to interpret ECG’s using a unique approach – however, deficits in key areas ultimately limit its utility.