The ScottCare Corporation's new novi patch Holter monitor
will be available in the U.S. for the first time at the 2015 Scientific
Sessions of the American College of Cardiology in San Diego, Calif., March
14-16.
According to the cardiovascular solutions company, the novi
is a small, simple but advanced patch Holter recorder for use by cardiology
practices, hospitals and independent diagnostic testing facilities.
Electrocardiogram
An ECG is a diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart and helps to detect cardiac abnormalities.
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With the novi, clinicians can easily identify abnormal heart rhythms for their patients. When attached to the sternum the novi begins recording the ECG immediately and automatically shuts off upon removal.
The novi records for up to 72 hours utilizing a single disposable patch
electrode that minimizes motion artifact, resulting in improved ECG quality and
more accurate analysis.
![Exercise Stress Test]( "Exercise Stress Test")
A stress test is used to test for heart disease. Exercise stress test is also called exercise electrocardiogram, treadmill test, graded exercise test, or stress ECG.
Some important features:
ScottCare provides hospitals, cardiology practices and independent testing facilities worldwide with monitoring devices, software, labor services and EHR data integration to aid in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease.
Source: Medindia
Exercise Stress Test
A stress test is used to test for heart disease. Exercise stress test is also called exercise electrocardiogram, treadmill test, graded exercise test, or stress ECG.
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Some important features:
- Two channels of ECG
- One patch hook-up (no lead wires)
- Automated recording start and shutoff
- Up to 72 hours of recording
- Weighs 15 grams
- Rechargeable built-in battery
- HolterCare compatible
- Minimal setup & configuration
ScottCare provides hospitals, cardiology practices and independent testing facilities worldwide with monitoring devices, software, labor services and EHR data integration to aid in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease.
Source: Medindia
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