Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Understanding how to protect your heart and stay healthy is the key to risk awareness.
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Understanding how to protect your heart and stay healthy is the key to risk awareness.
Immunizations play an extremely important role in keeping our society safe and healthy. While many people support vaccinations, due to COVID-19 there has been a severe decrease in routine childhood and flu vaccines.
Outlined in the following article will be health tips that will be helpful for women that are pregnant and women considering having a baby. By following some of these tips, you will give your baby an excellent start on life and be a healthy example to your family.
Doctors are noticing a trend in COVID-19 patients: their blood oxygen saturation levels are extremely low, indicating they are not getting a normal threshold of oxygen to their lungs. What is very strange about this is that these patients show no sign of breathlessness. This is a phenomenon known as silent hypoxia.
Cardiac Direct is donating hundreds of KN95 masks to the Kauai Fire Department to keep the community of Kauai safe.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and other global emergencies highlight the heroic actions that healthcare workers on the frontlines make everyday to keep their communities, and the world, safe and healthy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “seven out of 10 U.S. deaths are caused by chronic disease, while roughly half of the country's population has been diagnosed with a chronic illness, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, AIDS, or other conditions classified by the medical community as preventable”
Cardiac Direct, The west coast’s premier medical device and supply distributor is releasing a new product: The CardioTech GT-6000.
As the world becomes increasingly connected and dependent, it is important for customers to consider which companies have US based supply chain networks that can readily fulfill their demand.
The Burdick 4250 Holter Recorder has been discontinued as of March 20, 2019 and will no longer be usable in 2020. Burdick and its affiliates will not offer any service for the 4250 Holter.
In the past few years bladder scanners have come a long way. From mechanical probes that require pricey service contracts to calibrate, to electronic probes that require no calibration and undergo minimal wear and tear.
Gordon Huckestien, founder of CardiacDirect, will be representing the company at Arab Health 2020 one of the largest medical device fairs in the world.
Running an efficient practice and staying up to date with the latest medical technology can be difficult which is why updating your ultrasound may or may not be on the top of your priority list in 2020, however, there are many advancements to the technology within the past decade that have vastly improved the quality of the technology that should be strongly considered.
Messe Düsseldorf - Gordon Huckestien, founder of CardiacDirect, represented the company at the world’s largest fair for medical technology called Medica.
A bladder scanner is an ultrasound device that can quickly and easily perform a non-invasive scan of the bladder.
Fetal/Vascular dopplers are a medical device that monitor the audible Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) of an unborn baby or the veins of various body parts.
SAN DIEGO - Paul Wooten wins 1st place in the 10 mile race of San Diego’s 21st Annual Silver Strand Marathon.
Patient monitors are electronic medical devices that consist of sensor monitoring and processing capabilities and an LED/ screen display.
An individual’s vital signs indicate the state of the body’s most basic functions. Taking someone’s vital signs is a good way to quickly assess their overall health.
Performing an ECG test has never been easier for both medical professionals and patients with the all new CardioTech PCA 500 wireless EKG Machine.
Purchasing a new stress system is a significant investment, so it’s important to research which machine is best for your needs.
When a woman is pregnant or giving birth, it is imperative that the doctor is aware of the health of the fetus. Doctors can use a fetal monitor to track functions, such as fetal heart rate and uterine contractions, during pregnancy and labor.
Living an active lifestyle can positively impact your life in a variety of ways. According to reports from the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, regular physical activity is associated with reduced risk of conditions such as: stroke, hypertension, coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, depression, and many types of cancer.
When purchasing a spirometer, you will want a device that is both cost effective and reliable. There are a variety of reasons why you might want to purchase a new spirometer.
When considering investing in a new medical device, price is not the only factor you should take into consideration. Government reimbursement on healthcare products/services can often be overlooked because it is a long, technical process that involves many steps.
An EKG, also known as an ECG or Electrocardiogram, is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart through electrode patches attached to your arms, chest, and legs. EKG results can be abnormal for many different reasons -- some more serious than others.
Vital signs are measurements of the body’s most basic functions and are useful in detecting medical problems and monitoring patients. An individuals' vital signs can be measured in many different mechanisms with a Vital Sign Monitor.
24-hour blood pressure monitors provide physicians with essential information for optimizing antihypertensive therapy. In particular, it increases the likelihood of identifying ‘white coat’ and/or ‘masked’ hypertension. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) have been the cornerstone of indicating hypertension and is more accurate than clinical and home monitoring in diagnosing hypertension. “The weight of evidence suggests ABPM is the best prognostic indicator, followed by home then clinic monitoring.” according to a 2011 study. This wave has shifted in recent years toward central blood pressure monitoring to be the most accurate.
Purchasing an ultrasound for your practice is a significant investment. When considering purchasing or replacing your diagnostic ultrasound machine there are a few factors that you should consider. You will want a system that works for your practice in both application and price.
Purchasing an EKG/ECG system can be a significant investment, especially for centers that are smaller or new. Maybe your present ECG machine is close to the end of its life cycle. In the case that your workplace, hospital or clinic is expanding, you’ll have the desire to acquire additional machines.
As an owner of CardiacDirect, I have witnessed a substantial shift in the EKG market, specifically over the last 10 years. Machine prices have fallen dramatically following the same trend as ECG insurance reimbursements.
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Educate yourself on the basics of heart disease and of heart-healthy eating. You owe it to yourself to be well-informed when it comes to your cardiovascular system.
Being able to repair blocked arteries in the heart is a blessing and has not always been a medical option. Learn more about the history of cardiovascular medicine in this article.
New or used? How do you decide what is the best equipment for your needs within your price range?
Throughout history scientists have made remarkable advances in the way we monitor and study hearts. Check out this walkthrough of some of the highlights in that developmental process.
Current methods in treating heart disease are more lives than ever before. Find out how proper medical treatment and healthy living can stave of heart disease.
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Chest pain can be terrifying. This infographic will walk you through the basics of chest pain and help you understand when and where to get help.
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Eating right is one of the best ways to stay healthy and keep your body in top condition. Learn about the right foods to keep your heart pumping.