ECG from home to 3D printed heart valve: How cardiac care is evolving in digital times
3 years, 6 months ago

ECG from home to 3D printed heart valve: How cardiac care is evolving in digital times

Hindustan Times  

World Heart Day: Amid the rising cases of cardiovascular diseases across the world with an estimated 17.9 million people succumbing to heart diseases in 2019, digital health and innovation is proving to be a life saviour for many. Cardiac care is benefitting from the new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning that are saving the lives of patients in India. "The recent advancements in artificial intelligence can help in early detection and treatment of seriously ill patients, in enhancing outcomes and providing appropriate care," says Dr Gadkar. Dr Gadkar also opens up on how cardiac care is evolving in the digital times: * Electrocardiogram diagnosis using cloud technology and bluetooth- enabled cardiac devices can be beneficial in measuring various parameters and without physically visiting the clinic. *The 3D printed heart valve is touted to be the future of cardiac surgery, since it tackles the disadvantages or complications linked to currently available and widely used artificial heart valves.

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Remote monitoring of heart health can vastly improve medical care for some cardiovascular patients

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LA Times  

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