Cardiac monitoring can be lifesaving for people infected with COVID

Cardiac monitoring can be lifesaving for people infected with COVID

 

An increasing number of clinical studies confirm that coronavirus infection often causes cardiological complications. One of the most serious of these is cardiac damage, which, according to a recent study by the American Heart Association, can occur even among young people and those without any symptoms. Cardiologists point out that the vast majority of those cardiac patients who seetheir doctor in time can be saved. However, timely detection of COVID complications is challenging.

 

Cardiological complications may have no symptoms

Cardiac screening for those who had been infected with coronavirus can be life-saving. This is because there may be no sign of a complications affecting the heart. During exercise and sports, however, arrhythmias or even sudden cardiac arrest can develop, so it is very important not to strain our heart early after illness.

Currently, one of the most advanced technologies available for early diagnosis and pre-screening is the WIWE cardiac diagnostic device, which reliably detects arrhythmias, ventricular disorders, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), bradycardia (low heartbeat), and further symptoms of myocarditis. In addition, the device assesses the risk of stroke and sudden cardiac arrest and can also measure blood oxygen level and fitness status.

 

Cardiological disorders can even be screened at home

The WIWE ECG provides the possibility of self-monitoring, screening and remote diagnosis - due to its business-card size it is easy to use anytime, anywhere. After a short, one-minute measurement users can see the results on their smart device via a free application. Various parameters can be monitored via regular screening and if values ​​deviate from the average or the trend worsens, visiting one's doctor soon can be life-saving.

 

WIWE will also support users with medical advice

Early diagnosis can be lifesaving - to support this, more screening programs have been launched at national level to assess the condition of athletes and patients who had been infected by COVID-19. WIWE is planned to be involved in these, so that cardiological complications can be treated in time.

In 2021, WIWE will launch a 24/7 medical counseling service for users. WIWE owners will have the opportunity to receive 24-hour online or phone medical counseling and video consultation on any health-related issues.

 

References:

Sudden cardiac death risk assessment based on single-lead mobile ECG measurement

Tuboly Gergely1, Kozmann György1, Kiss Orsolya2, Merkely Béla2

University of Pannonia, Semmelweis University, Városmajor Heart Clinic

 

What COVID-19 is doing to the heart, even after recovery | American Heart Association

Coronavirus Disease 2019 and the Athletic Heart: Emerging Perspectives on Pathology, Risks, and Return to Play | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Cardiology | JAMA Network

Potential Effects of Coronaviruses on the Cardiovascular System: A Review | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Cardiology | JAMA Network

 

December 8, 2020