The Benefits of a Portable ECG Device

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Heart disease, such as Ischemia, is reportedly the number one cause of death in America, killing close to 635,000 people every year. Portable EKG machines, also known as portable ECG machines, were designed to help monitor heart conditions in a more effective and manageable way in order to reduce the number of conditions left untreated and unmonitored. Traditional 12-lead ECG machines are time consuming, requiring connections with twelve separate wired leads to be attached to the patient’s body by a healthcare professional. Due to the size of traditional 12-lead ECG machines, these tests must typically be done in a hospital or office environment.

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The cost of care for patients with acute myocardial infarction continues after patients leave the hospital. At-home solutions offer a cost-effective means to manage cardiovascular disease. Telehealth services facilitated by SmartHeart®, the only FDA-cleared, hospital-grade, remote 12-lead ECG, enables substantial cost savings, while improving outcomes and patient satisfaction.