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December 22, 2009
DynaPulse non-invasive cardiovascular profiling – an ideal screening tool for CT scans, reducing cancer risks... MSNBC news reports that researchers have found CT scans to "have much higher levels of radiation than thought" and "Radiation from CT scans done in 2007 will cause 29,000 cancers and kill nearly 15,000 Americans" concluding that "efforts need to be taken to minimize CT radiation exposure, including reducing the number of unnecessary tests..." A study of DynaPulse brachial distensibility (arterial stiffness and CVD risk-factor) vs. Electron Beam Tomography (EBT Heart Scan) used to determine coronary artery calcification (CAC) level, "Measures of Brachial Artery Distensibility in Relation to Coronary Calcification" published in 2003, concluded, "... noninvasive measures of distensibility are useful in measuring subclinical vascular changes related to arteriosclerosis." This could provide a safe, inexpensive method to identify patients with significant atherosclerotic burden. For more information, visitwww.dynapulse.com. |
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October 26, 2009
DynaPulse & ECGetc/Preventagen are participating in the 4th Annual Best Practices Conference... We are pleased to announce our participation in the 4th Annual Best Practices Conference, held November 3rd and 4th in Sacramento, and hosted by the California Area Indian Health Service. Please visit our booth for more information of ECGetc's products, and a demonstration of DynaPulse non-invasive blood pressure and hemodynamic profile measurement. To learn more about DynaPulse, please visit www.dynapulse.com |
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September 25, 2009
Using the DynaPulse Waveform and Hemodynamic Profiling for Preventative Care - An example... We are pleased to share an example of a DynaPulse-5200A/Pathway user applying the DynaPulse unique waveform in the prevention of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, etc. cardiovascular diseases. Visit Natural Care Solution for more information. |
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August 6, 2009
Heart risk factors and young vets with PTSD – a DynaPulse application... A new study on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at the UC San Francisco/VA Medical Center, suggests that veterans with PTSD are at higher risk of having cardiovascular disease (CVD)... Read more. For over 10 years, DynaPulse has been used to measure brachial artery distensibility (BAD), an indicator of artery stiffness, and been applied in several large cohort studies such as the BOGALUSA heart study. BAD has proven to be a very significant index in the evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors. Currently, the DynaPulse non-invasive hemodynamic profiling, which includes blood pressures, vascular compliance, distensibility & resistance, cardiac output & index, and other parameters, have been used at various medical centers and hospitals, in the study of a variety of risks and complications, including PTSD, which is associated with CVD, heart failure, heart attack, stroke and diabetes. For more information, please contact DynaPulse |
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May 14, 2009
A DynaPulse user asks - "When do I need an ECG or Pulse Oximeter?" From a physiology point of view, the human blood circulation system includes the heart that pumps and receives blood to and from two vascular systems, the large or systemic circulation and the pulmonary or lung circulation. DynaPulse monitors arterial blood pressures and pulse waveform of the large circulation, ECG records electrical functions of the heart, and pulse oximeter measures oxygen saturation level (SpO2%) representing the function of the lung. Therefore, when DynaPulse blood pressure readings,including systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure are high or unstable, and the pulse waveform becomes irregular or abnormal, issues such as stiffer artery in the large circulation, along with the overall function of the heart and lung circulation are presented. These irregular pulse waveforms can be further evaluated by ECG monitoring for potential arrhythmias and other problems of the heart, including abnormal or unstable blood pressure. DynaPulse pulse waveform may also indicate problems in both the large and lung circulation (especially if discomfort during breathing is experienced) where SpO2 levels can be very helpful in recognizing these issues. In the past 15 years, over 100 DynaPulse clinical studies have been conducted in the US and worldwide. More information and results are summarized and available at www.dynapulse.com |
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May 1, 2009
Swine flu symptoms and the 2003 Chinese SARS experience... The Swine Flu symptoms*: Published online at Mercury News 4/29/09, "Swine flu symptoms: Checklist to see if you may be infected"... "To avoid confusion with other respiratory illnesses, Santa Clara County's public health department released these specific conditions to be considered for swine flu testing. Symptoms must include a fever above 100°F or 37.8°C, and also one or more signs or symptoms including:
* For more information about Swine Flu, please visit the CDC web site. ** The SARS experience: Here, provided by Beijing Choice Med, Ltd., is their experience of applying pulse oximeter for monitoring respiratory function during the 2003 SARS pandemic in China: "... Swine Flu belongs to a respiratory pandemic disease, as does SARS, which can damage the human respiratory system irreversibly, especially the lungs. As a result, the oxygen saturation level (SpO2%) of patients with SARS or Swine Flu may be lower (SpO2 <93% in SARS case, according to Dr. Houng-Yu Chang, professor and chief of respiratory department, Beijing Tsia-Yang Hospital, in the SARS report-#8 of May, 13, 2003) than normal people, or those with regular Flu/fever. Using a pulse oximeter is a simple and convenient process that may help distinguishing a normal Flu/fever case vs. Swine Flu or SARS. During the SARS outbreak in 2003, the Chinese government purchased huge quantities of pulse oximeters to check and monitor suspected patients’ oxygen saturation level..." Please consult with your doctor if you are experiencing the above flu-like symptoms and having lower than normal SpO2 level readings. |
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April 9, 2009
The symptoms of a heart attack.... The symptoms of a heart attack described by a female nurse just may help you respond more quickly to an episode of myocardial infarction (MI). Read her story |
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April 1, 2009
The AHA releases new guidelines and statins improve clot risk.... The American Heart Association has released new guidelines for the treatment of heart failure, which now includes the measurement of ejection fraction. Please visit the American Heart Association for more information. Also, a recently published study has shown that the taking of statins reduces the risk of dangerous blood clotting. The results are published online by the New England Journal of Medicine. |
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March 6, 2009
Managing borderline hypertension in preventative health care... Managing borderline hypertension (140/90) is essential in the prevention of high blood pressure and the development of other cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke and diabetes. In our companion website, www.dynapulse.com , blood pressure and hemodynamic profiles of two 140/90 cases were compared, along with summaries of clinical applications with the use of DynaPulse non-invasive hemodynamic profiling for the management of patients with hypertension and cardiovascular problems in a PowerPoint presentaion. View the DynaPulse PowerPoint. |
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December 17, 2008
ECG home monitoring helped people with high blood pressure... Do you know that one out of 10 people in our society have some type of irregular heartbeat? Although irregular heartbeats may not present an immediate threat to health, or cause one to experience negative symptoms, certain types of irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias, can result in serious health problems, including heart attack and heart failure. Many people with high blood pressure (hypertension), users of DynaPulse blood pressure monitor (BPM) for example, have observed their irregular heartbeats from the recorded pulse waveform, some even observing a sudden occurrence of irregularity associated with increasing or unstable blood pressure readings and chest-pain or heart-burn symptoms. This resulted in immediate visits to their physicians, which may have saved their lives. Electro-cardio-gram (ECG or EKG) used by cardiologists in the detection and diagnoses of various types of arrhythmia, also indicates severe heart problems and the need for immediate care. We have reviewed and are pleased to introduce a simple-to-use, personal handheld ECG monitor (ECGetc.com product # 200-500, Handheld ECG Model MD100A1) for home health monitoring. This will certainly complement your blood pressure monitoring system, and provide further protection to your cardiovascular health. User of home ECG or BPM devices should always consult their physicians for interpretation of the recorded data and better managements of their cardiovascular health. |