http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/ Engadget Comments for MedNet app monitors heartbeat, transfers data to cardiologists http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 28th 2009 11:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/I don't need to monitor my heart-rate, in fact I can guarantee you that I will never get heart disease as my cholesterol is 130, and there is no recorded cases of heart disease with people under 150. Something for you obese Americans to think about the next time you order a BigMac.]]>Mar 29th 2009 12:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Most people don't have time to cook.
Most ready-made, microwavable, pre-cooked, and fast food is unhealthy
Most people want to save money
Eating healthy is more expensive, and more time consuming

]]>Mar 29th 2009 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/check your stats. they are grossly wrong.]]>Mar 29th 2009 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 2:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/BTW Eddy, which stats were you referring to and I will back my statements with professional evidence?

"A low-fat plant-based diet would not only lower
the heart attack rate about 85 percent,
but would lower the cancer rate 60 percent."

WILLIAM CASTELLI, M.D.
Director, Framingham Health Study;
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute]]>Mar 29th 2009 2:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 3:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 3:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/
This instrument will be very handy because it will decrease the man-power needed to have the baby monitored on a 24-hour basis in the hospital when there are no events occurring.

And by the way Vegan, although most adult heart problems could be decreased by a reduction in the intake of animal proteins/fat, it is not unknown that Vegans suffer from heart disease for other reasons -- Vitamin B12 deficiency. Not to mention the neurological complications that can also produce severe and debilitating illness. Additionally, the Vegan lifestyle is not exempt from other disease processes which can indirectly relate to heart disease -- DIABETES. It is well known that in order to compensate for the decrease in fat intake, many Vegetarians need to supplement their caloric intake with carbohydrates. Many choose processed foods to supplement their needs while I would presume that you engage in rice/potatoes and pasta to supplement this need. What occurs is an increased release of insulin that will eventually lead to Type II Diabetes in some patients. As proof, I have two Vegans who are now insulin dependent diabetics on account of their rather large intake in carbohydrates during this phase of their lives. As you probably know, the intake of carbohydrates without protein or fat leads to a larger insulin release, increased cortisol production and eventual insulin resistance. As you well know also, this latter problem can lead indirectly to heart disease.

It is my contention that a well balanced diet - even if it is Vegan- is the answer to the problem. Your simplistic response to the heart rate monitor posting is in every sense noncontributory to either sound advice on nutrition and heart disease or to the benefits that can be found with a heart rate monitor.

LDD.]]>Mar 29th 2009 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/
You are in the wrong place.

Try some place else with better luck, like People Magazine or Lifetime Movie Network.]]>Mar 29th 2009 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/
Why aren't you yet banned?

I don't have problems with vegans or vegetarians, but with vegans and vegetarians who don't shut up.]]>Mar 29th 2009 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/
Another gimmick that will be used to sue us.]]>Mar 29th 2009 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/
http://www.lifewatch.com/siteFiles/1/282/5005.asp

They are on Verizon and try to get their patients through the day with HUGE custom battery packs on Windows phones. Constant EV-DO and Bluetooth activity is very demanding and it is difficult to go longer than 15 hours without a recharge. I wonder how MedNet does cope with the most power hungry cell phone app imaginable... ]]>Mar 29th 2009 1:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 1:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 1:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 2:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 2:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 2:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/
2. Us cardiologists are already using such services. It has the capacity to be much better for cardiologists and patients. We already implant monitors which wirelessly communicate with central management servers and the relevant rhythm problems are passed to us so we can take action.

3. Cholesterol is not the only reason people get coronary disease.

4. This is potentially a step forward if its set up properly. Looking forward to seeing it in the UK.]]>Mar 29th 2009 4:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://adventuresincardiology.com/]]>Mar 29th 2009 9:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/]]>Mar 29th 2009 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 30th 2009 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 29th 2009 4:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/Mar 30th 2009 2:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/a. heart rate is not the useful unless we can see heart rhythm too
b. you have to wear EKG electrodes to transmit your EKG strips or heart rhythm strips
c. doctors, like myself, that specialize in heart rhythms and went through 12 years of post college training and owe almost $200,000 in medical school debt are unlikely to agree to read such studies for free

This technology would be useful for people that have heart rhythm disorders that manifest less than once every few months. Current event monitors are pretty cheap, probably less than the software to run this over a cell phone service.

There would a be a small niche for this.

GoVegan is correct that their individual risk for heart disease is low but they are referring to coronary disease. This is about arrhythmia's. Very different topics. I would caution that I have met many patients with "no coronary risk factors" that had heart attacks or coronary disease. I agree that risk reduction is essential, but we can all be humbled by the things we can't control and heart disease is one of them. We can't live for ever.

I agree with Andrew that this could open physicians up for law suits --- we need to fix the legal system.

Wwhat: there are physicians that do house calls. I learned a lot by doing house calls in residency. However, I do love my family and am not sure how I would fit house calls in my daily life. We can only work so many hours.]]>Apr 29th 2009 8:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/mednet-app-monitors-heartbeat-transfers-data-to-cardiologists/actually save the health care system a lot of money for people to
have the ability to transmit their heart rhythm like this, however:
a. heart rate is not the useful unless we can see heart rhythm too
b. you have to wear EKG electrodes to transmit your EKG strips or
heart rhythm strips
c. doctors, like myself, that specialize in heart rhythms and went
through 12 years of post college training and owe almost $200,000 in
medical school debt are unlikely to agree to read such studies for
free especially if it potentially carries legal risks.

This technology would be useful for people that have heart rhythm
disorders that manifest less than once every few months. Current
event monitors are pretty cheap, probably less than the software to
run this over a cell phone service.

There would a be a small niche for this in clinical practice but is more than likely to be used by people with anxiety disorders and perceived arrhythmia's.

GoVegan is correct that their individual risk for heart disease is
low but they are referring to coronary disease. This is about
arrhythmia's. Very different topics. I would caution that I have
met many patients with "no coronary risk factors" that had heart
attacks or coronary disease. I agree that risk reduction is
essential, but we can all be humbled by the things we can't control
and heart disease is one of them. We can't live for ever.

I agree with Andrew that this could open physicians up for law suits
--- we need to fix the legal system.

Wwhat: there are physicians that do house calls. I learned a lot by
doing house calls in residency. However, I do love my family and am
not sure how I would fit house calls in my daily life. We can only
work so many hours.

Mr. walters. that is a sad story but has nothing to do with this thread. I hope you find some peace.]]>Apr 27th 2009 11:37PM