Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

Ventricular tachycardia is an arrhythmia caused by abnormal electrical signals in the ventricles of the heart. If it lasts more than a few seconds at a time, it can become life threatening. It may also be called V-tach or VT. It most often occurs in patients with: Cardiomyopathy Heart failure Heart surgery Myocarditis Valvular heart…

Cardioversion

Cardioversion is performed when the heart is beating ineffectively – either too fast or irregularly – in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. It’s usually scheduled in advance but is sometimes also done in emergency situations. It can be done using an electric shock or with drugs.

TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)

TransCarotidArtery Revasculartion (TCAR) is an advanced technique designed for high risk patients whose carotid arteries are blocked, and who are unable to tolerate a surgical endarterectomy. With traditional carotid endarterectomy, surgery is performed to remove plaque from the artery that supplies blood to the brain. TCAR offers a new approach for patients who are too…

Osteoporosis

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Collagen Dressings

Collagen dressings are dressings that are derived from animal sources, such as bovine, equine, or porcine sources. The collagen helps to promote the growth of new collagen at the wound site, prompting a speedier recovery period. These provide a natural scaffolding for new tissue growth. They can be used on a wide array of wound types to assist with healing.

Event Monitor

An event monitor (either a loop memory monitor or a symptom event monitor) is a battery-powered portable cardiac recorder that records the heart’s electrical activity when a patient has symptoms. Depending on the device, it may auto-trigger if it detects an abnormal rhythm and send an alert to the monitoring site for analysis. The patient can…

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