Exercise stress testing is an invaluable tool for examining the cardiovascular system's response to exercise. It provides important diagnostic and prognostic information that cardiologists and radiologists use to evaluate and manage patients with heart disease. When performed by trained physicians in appropriately selected patients, exercise stress testing is a safe procedure that poses minimal risks and can provide a wealth of information.
Who needs a Stress Test?
Although there are many reasons for your doctor to order a stress test, the most common reason is to evaluate the cause of chest pain. Because chest pain can come from areas other than the heart, such as the esophagus or the chest wall, a stress test can be helpful in determining the likelihood of whether or not you have heart disease. Sometimes a physician may ask you to have a stress test in the absence of chest pain if he or she suspects you are at increased risk of having coronary artery disease (also referred to as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries). Stress tests can also aid in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias, which are abnormal and potentially harmful heart rhythms. Holter monitors can be worn on an outpatient basis and will record 24 hours of EKG tracing.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
About United Cardiac Services
United Cardiac Services has the best software in the industry for analyzing Holter reports. Our software is also the most reliable and unique; it's also easy to use. Looking for that all-in-one Holter service? Look no further than United Cardiac Services.
A suite of diagnostic tools within reach of every patient. The time from diagnosis to treatment can make a lifetime of difference to your cardiac patients. Faster access to precise data and advanced Holter analysis in the hospital allows physicians to make timely decisions that can speed recovery and improve outcomes.
Now you can have the power of two diagnostic systems on demand, right from the patient’s bedside. The United Cardiac Services Holter Software is the Pro in your facility or cardiac diagnostic center, bringing together advanced clinical monitoring and Holter ECG analysis to identify those at the greatest risk for life-threatening cardiac events. Our software also streamlines cardiac monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment. Improve outcomes. And do it all with one revolutionary system that transforms the way we all look at cardiac patients.
Our services are completely connected. Any time, any place, every patient. From bedside to treatment, the United Cardiac Services Holter System offers streamlined workflow and data access that enhances your diagnostic capabilities and enables physicians to do more with confidence:
A suite of diagnostic tools within reach of every patient. The time from diagnosis to treatment can make a lifetime of difference to your cardiac patients. Faster access to precise data and advanced Holter analysis in the hospital allows physicians to make timely decisions that can speed recovery and improve outcomes.
Now you can have the power of two diagnostic systems on demand, right from the patient’s bedside. The United Cardiac Services Holter Software is the Pro in your facility or cardiac diagnostic center, bringing together advanced clinical monitoring and Holter ECG analysis to identify those at the greatest risk for life-threatening cardiac events. Our software also streamlines cardiac monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment. Improve outcomes. And do it all with one revolutionary system that transforms the way we all look at cardiac patients.
Our services are completely connected. Any time, any place, every patient. From bedside to treatment, the United Cardiac Services Holter System offers streamlined workflow and data access that enhances your diagnostic capabilities and enables physicians to do more with confidence:
Friday, October 15, 2010
Holter Monitoring to Increase Dramatically
Courtesy of http://www.holteranalysis.com :
"Cardiovascular monitoring is extremely beneficial for cardiac patients. High-risk patients need to be continuously monitored during diagnostic as well as patient care stages. Rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases has necessitated uninterrupted monitoring of cardiac patients, which substantially enhances the demand for cardiac monitoring equipment and associated supplies. The demand is particularly strong for equipment such as Holter monitoring systems, ECG, stress-testing equipment, and cath lab cardio-monitoring systems. Holter monitoring system, also known as AECG (Ambulatory electrocardiography) is employed in monitoring and recording a patient's cardiac rhythm. The data generated from monitoring systems is utilized in the early detection of cardiac abnormalities such as ischemia.
United States, Europe, and Japan together account for more than 85% share of the worldwide Holter monitoring systems market for 2008, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are projected to be the fastest growing regional markets over the period 2001-2010. Analysis of end outlets indicates small hospitals and cardiology clinics constitute the fastest growing segment for Holter monitoring systems.
France, Germany, Italy, and United Kingdom represent the leading markets, accounting for more than 65% of the Holter monitoring systems market in Europe. The cost associated with diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular patients has risen rapidly in Europe. An aging baby boomer generation and changing consumer lifestyles have led to an exponential rise in cardiovascular diseases, necessitating the use of diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices such as Holter monitoring systems. In Europe, Large hospitals segment account for about 47% share of the total sales."
"Cardiovascular monitoring is extremely beneficial for cardiac patients. High-risk patients need to be continuously monitored during diagnostic as well as patient care stages. Rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases has necessitated uninterrupted monitoring of cardiac patients, which substantially enhances the demand for cardiac monitoring equipment and associated supplies. The demand is particularly strong for equipment such as Holter monitoring systems, ECG, stress-testing equipment, and cath lab cardio-monitoring systems. Holter monitoring system, also known as AECG (Ambulatory electrocardiography) is employed in monitoring and recording a patient's cardiac rhythm. The data generated from monitoring systems is utilized in the early detection of cardiac abnormalities such as ischemia.
United States, Europe, and Japan together account for more than 85% share of the worldwide Holter monitoring systems market for 2008, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are projected to be the fastest growing regional markets over the period 2001-2010. Analysis of end outlets indicates small hospitals and cardiology clinics constitute the fastest growing segment for Holter monitoring systems.
France, Germany, Italy, and United Kingdom represent the leading markets, accounting for more than 65% of the Holter monitoring systems market in Europe. The cost associated with diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular patients has risen rapidly in Europe. An aging baby boomer generation and changing consumer lifestyles have led to an exponential rise in cardiovascular diseases, necessitating the use of diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices such as Holter monitoring systems. In Europe, Large hospitals segment account for about 47% share of the total sales."
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Tips for Purchasing Holter Systems
Holter systems are complex tools that cover a wide range of diagnostic tests. A necessary addition to patient testing, many factors should be considered when selecting a holter system that matches your specific needs.
With technology constantly improving, it is important to stay on top of the latest trends and breakthroughs. Medical equipment like holter systems are no exception with the use of electronic data assisting in providing more accurate and detailed measurements. United Cardiac Services offers the following tips on purchasing a Holter System that is not only functionable, but covers the specific needs of your medical practice.
1. Scanners should provide a time and heart-rate display, full disclosure, and pacemaker analysis.
2. These units should be reading recordings at 60-240 times the recording speed.
3. Facilities should consider and select the data archiving methods that they will need for their specific tests.
4. To receive transferred data from the recorder, a real-time scanner should have an electronic interface.
5. For all types of beats - regardless of whether it is a normal, ventricular, and/or supraventricular beat - the reports should indicate total beats and a beat per hour.
6. The following are required features: an arrhythmia detection indicator, ST segment analysis capability, trend graphs for the R.R interval, ST segment deviation, and ventricular beats.
7. The following data should appear on the patient's strip for the most detailed and necessary results: the time, patient identification, heart rate, and arrhythmias; full disclosure must be expanded on the strip.
With technology constantly improving, it is important to stay on top of the latest trends and breakthroughs. Medical equipment like holter systems are no exception with the use of electronic data assisting in providing more accurate and detailed measurements. United Cardiac Services offers the following tips on purchasing a Holter System that is not only functionable, but covers the specific needs of your medical practice.
1. Scanners should provide a time and heart-rate display, full disclosure, and pacemaker analysis.
2. These units should be reading recordings at 60-240 times the recording speed.
3. Facilities should consider and select the data archiving methods that they will need for their specific tests.
4. To receive transferred data from the recorder, a real-time scanner should have an electronic interface.
5. For all types of beats - regardless of whether it is a normal, ventricular, and/or supraventricular beat - the reports should indicate total beats and a beat per hour.
6. The following are required features: an arrhythmia detection indicator, ST segment analysis capability, trend graphs for the R.R interval, ST segment deviation, and ventricular beats.
7. The following data should appear on the patient's strip for the most detailed and necessary results: the time, patient identification, heart rate, and arrhythmias; full disclosure must be expanded on the strip.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Why Choose Us?
Holter Scanning Service at Your Convenience. Here at United Cardiac Services we understand the need for competent Holter software technology and service, and we are here to show you what it's about! Our analysis program is the best in the industry and gives you the best results.
United Cardiac Services offer:
United Cardiac Services offer:
- 24 Hour turnaround time
- Experience IT
- CV Technicians USA Based
- Subcontractor to Medical Facilities (doesn't bill to your patients insurance companies)
- No Up-front Investment
- Back up scanning to your practice
Friday, October 1, 2010
United Cardiac Services
United Cardiac Services offers the latest Holter Software analysis program for the most difficult patients. The software has been validated by over 30 databases from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and American Health Association. This analysis program has been validated for accuracy and reliability for over 30 years.
Digitrak XT:
Holter Software:
Digitrak XT:
- The Oops Feature! The recorder automatically starts f hook-up technician forgets to press the "start" button
- Minimize re-takes due to the Dynamic Reference Lead feature
- Fast downloads typically take less than 90 seconds
- Recorders have ECG displays and allow nurses to acquire the best "hookups" and ultimately better tracings
- State of the art recorders that are water resistant, small, and light, using only 1 battery
Holter Software:
- Physicians have the ability to view their HIGH RISK Patients raw ECG Data
- 12 Leads ECG capability off 5 lead wire
- Easy to use software
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