It’s important to regularly check your heart health, especially if you’re using technology to do it at home. The heart is a key organ that needs consistent monitoring, especially given its importance for our very existence.
These devices, which help to track the health of your heart from home, have become pretty common and important in hospitals and clinics. And there’s no surprise there – they come with lots of benefits.
One of the big pluses of remote heart monitors is that they can catch problems early. It’s a main reason why these devices were made in the first place. They can help lower the risk of heart failure by detecting problems and starting treatments early. This also means people are less likely to end up in hospital for long periods of time.
These devices also make life a little easier for doctors, who used to face lots of patients coming into their offices for check-ups that weren’t really needed. Remote heart monitors reduce the need for many of these visits.
Now let’s talk about the types of remote heart monitoring devices. We have mobile cardiac telemetry, Holter monitors, defibrillators (ICDs), pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization devices, and other implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs).
Now, what should you consider when choosing a remote heart monitor?
First, make sure to do your research and pick a device that meets your needs. Here are some factors to consider:
1. High-tech features:
Devices that come with a range of features usually promise more benefits. Some brands even offer 3-in-1 devices, which can act as a mobile cardiac telemetry, Holter monitor, and also detect cellular events. Choose one with Wi-Fi compatibility for remote communication and the ability to send health data like heart rhythm changes to your healthcare provider.
2. Device performance:
The device should work smoothly and be able to relay loads of useful information to your health provider – like changes in heart rhythm or fluid retention.
3. Easy for doctors to manage:
Doctors should be able to handle data from many patients at once. This is where the right software comes in, which should make doctors’ jobs easier.
4. Easy and comfortable to use:
The best devices are patient-friendly and comfortable to use. They shouldn’t interfere with daily activities, even including sweating or showering.
About the author: Sathya Kumar, the Founder & CEO of Techindia Infoway Pvt Ltd., leads one of Asia’s largest providers of healthcare management solutions. Their services include sleep scoring, remote healthcare diagnostics and patient monitoring, serving highly regulated healthcare industries and patients across the globe.
