Heart patients will soon be able to carry out their own ECGs at home on their smartphones after NHS treatment watchdog approves use of £99 device for the first time

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Period11 Jan 2022

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  • Title Heart patients will soon be able to carry out their own ECGs at home on their smartphones after NHS treatment watchdog approves use of £99 device for the first time
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletDaily Mail
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/01/22
    Description'AF diagnosis rates across the UK pre-pandemic were already too low,' explained Professor Matt Reed, expert in emergency medicine from NHS Lothian.

    'With difficulties in accessing in-person care and increased waiting times, concern is that diagnosis rates have fallen further, leaving thousands of people at risk of life-threatening cardiovascular complications, such as an AF-related stroke.'

    'With the NHS over-stretched, it is encouraging that NICE has recognised the value of utilising smart technology to support clinicians,' Prof Reed added.
    PersonsMatthew Reed
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