CVD has been the leading cause of death among Americans for the past decade, CDC data indicate, and this trend will likely continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
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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.
What Chest Pain on Your Left Side Could Mean Lisa Marie Conklin
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Does chest pain on the left side mean a heart attack?
Who hasn t seen an actor on TV or in a movie fall to their knees clutching the left side of their chest, clearly in pain and in distress? The character was clearly having a heart attack, as far as we could tell.
Chest pain is one of the symptoms of a heart attack. But it doesn t automatically mean you re having one. It could be a symptom of a less serious condition such as heartburn or pain from excessive coughing when you have a chest infection.