January 2018 sees the official UK launch of the new Meditech CardiUP!3 Holter ECG.
Continuous full disclosure Holter ECG monitors were first used in the 1970s and typically operate for 24-48 hours recording every single heartbeat during this period. This can mean that upwards of 100,000 beats are recorded over a 24 hour period. They are especially useful if the wearer does not feel or is not aware of the ECG abnormality.
Holter ECG recorders are generally used to investigate suspected symptoms of arrhythmia including palpitations, light-headedness or syncope (partial or complete loss of consciousness), which has not been detected during a shorter 12 lead, surgery based ECG.
Is there still a need for Holter ECG recorders?
NICE clinical guideline Clinical guideline CG180 on Atrial Fibrillation management recommends the use of a 24‑hour ambulatory ECG monitor in patients with suspected asymptomatic episodes or symptomatic episodes less than 24 hours apart or with suspected paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undetected by standard ECG recording.
What’s different with the CardiUP!3 Holter?
The latest generation CardiUp!3 from Meditech has a large internal memory which means it can record continuous digital full disclosure ECG from 24 hours or for up to 7 days using just 1 AA battery!
The large LCD screen displays real-time ECG which lets you verify ECG quality, ensuring accurate hook up in real time. Connection is by a new standard mini USB connection.
The CardiUP!3 has a manual programming option which means it can be programmed without connection to a PC. This can be useful if a PC is not available or a treatment room is occupied.
The Meditech CardioVisions analysis software supplied with the CardiUP!3 provides automatic beat-by-beat ECG, ST, PQ, QT and HRV analysis and includes pacemaker beat detection. The QRS detection algorithm of the software is 99.9% accurate according to the IEC 60601-2-47 International Standard and AHA and MIT databases and gives rapid automatic ECG annotation and analysis in minutes.
Running costs are minimised thanks to the latest low power electronic design techniques. The CardiUp!3 Holter uses just 1 AA Alkaline or rechargeable battery.
To find out more or to arrange a demonstration just call us on 01628 773233.
