Wearable sensors help diagnose heart rhythm problems in West Virginia
CARDIAC INSIGHT
A wireless patch worn on the chest makes cardiac monitoring more comprehensive and less cumbersome for the patient.
Since early last year, cardiology patients who present at Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center with symptoms suggestive of heart rhythm problems have been prescribed a small sensor to track their heart data and help physicians diagnose their condition.
It’s typical for patients who visit a cardiologist after experiencing a stroke or reporting heart palpitations to get prescribed a portable electrocardiogram device to wear at home. Such devices record a patient’s heart rhythm, which cardiologists analyze to diagnose atrial fibrillation and other heart conditions.