A proof-of-concept study that hints at plans to take the smartphone EKG from 1 to 12 leads
Tag: cardiac
CathSource is a quick reference app for learning the principles and practice of cardiac catheterization
Study cardiac catheterization on your smartphone
Landmark study evaluates use of AliveCor Heart Monitor in community screening for atrial fibrillation
Researchers used the Heart Monitor to screen 1,000 patients in community pharmacies, identifying 15 patients with new or recurrent atrial fibrillation.
EchoLab is an outstanding niche clinical calculator app for the iPhone & iPad
Echo Lab is an outstanding resource for anyone who interprets echocardiograms. It is additionally an excellent example of a well-designed clinical decision support tool for anyone interested in designing resources for other niche areas of medicine.
Study shows FaceTime with iPhone is successful in teaching Cardiac Ultrasound remotely
Pocket sized ultrasound devices (PUDs) have potential to improve global health care delivery due to their potential role in areas with limited resources. Although theoretically they have much promise, their use has been limited due to a lack of imaging protocol and trained users. This particular study, titled — “Feasibility of remote real-time guidance of a […]
Heart Failure Trials app is a must have for anyone that manages heart failure patients
Review of CHF Trials for iPhone and iPad, an app that demonstrates the potential of reference apps to bring difficult-to-access knowledge to the bedside.