BioTelemetry, Inc.

In this last week of #StrokeAwarenessMonth we want to remind you that #atrialfibrillation or #AFib is associated with 5x greater risk for stroke. Take a look at this incredible infographic from American Heart Association and educate yourself on the correlation https://bit.ly/2zgTvEt

We hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend while honoring our fallen heroes who served and sacrificed for our nation.

Although HRS '20 in San Diego was canceled due to the pandemic, Heart Rhythm Society is bringing the conference to you all summer long, including convenient access to pre-recorded presentations led by today's leading EP experts at https://bit.ly/2LH0mKh #HRS2020Science

Due to the dramatic impact of #COVID19 to the U.S. healthcare system, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has issued a second final-interim rule that includes expanded access of #telehealth services. Refresh yourself with the expanded telehealth coverage. https://go.cms.gov/2ThOPp4

Did you know that some stroke symptoms in women may be different from those in men? Here are 5 risk factors women should know to protect their brain health. From CDC https://bit.ly/2Yl30JM #StrokeAwarenessMonth

#StrokeAwarenessMonth is a good time to remind post-stroke survivors how important it is to know the type of stroke they had and causes so they can develop the build the best plan to prevent another. Here is another great resource from American Heart Association https://bit.ly/2SCSZHz

The world is a better place because of mothers everywhere. Give your mom the gift of health this Mother’s Day with these tips from the American Heart Association #HappyMothersDay #thankamom #mothersday #healthyliving https://bit.ly/2zhPZK3

Eliminate unnecessary #COVID19 exposure by reducing clinic visits and deliver BioTel Heart MCOT (Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry) and extended Holter devices by enrolling your patients experiencing palpitations or syncope online. With our #HomeConnect program, they can be monitored at home safely https://bit.ly/3eFtJd0

Sumit Verma, MD, Director of Electrophysiology Services at Baptist Health Care discusses the use of BioTel Heart MCOT (Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry) for cardiac monitoring in his recent lecture: #COVID19 Arrhythmias and Long QT https://bit.ly/3eYZgH0 #BioTelHeart

As we all continue to wash our hands and practice social distancing during the #COVID19 pandemic, we kickoff #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth with this reminder from American Heart Association to remain conscious of stroke symptoms. https://bit.ly/2xZDRgu

Initial study of #COVID19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and/or azithromycin (AZM) from Northwell Health published in #JACC demonstrate critical need for continuous near-real time monitoring of the heart. Read study bit.ly/3eLyNN9

Check out this recent article for published in Heart Rhythm Society - a great resource covering #COVID19 associated risks and therapeutic considerations for patients with distinct inherited #arrhythmia and the need and recommendations for #ECG monitoring bit.ly/2Xvu0ZX #EPeeps

Northwell Health research published in #JACC demonstrates inpatient use of MCOT to monitor arrythmias and assess the QTc of #COVID19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and/or azithromycin (AZM). View research: https://bit.ly/3eLyNN9

There are so many people not going to the hospital. In a recent The New York Times story, select Cardiologists are reporting anywhere between a 20 - 60 % reduction in heart attack #admissions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the story for more details https://nyti.ms/2KcS6ks