Must-read article on implantable, connected heart failure devices: The New York Times has a must-read article on connected, implantable devices for heart failure. Among the many highlights: "The ...

Researchers have received FDA-clearance on a medical heart monitoring device that aims to improve the cardiac exam. The device will be combined with algorithms to automatically alert patients and ...

The Food and Drug Administration awarded approval to CardioMEMS Hero, a new version of the device that patients use to take daily pulmonary artery pressure readings. Abbott has made Hero smaller and ...

Smart biomedical devices are transforming modern health care, using skin-mounted sensors to capture in-depth health ...

A new national survey found that while many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor. Advances in technology have made it increasingly easier for people to ...

Overview: Heart rate monitors show workout intensity clearly. They help maintain safe and effective training levels.Chest straps offer higher accuracy. Arm ...

Accurately measuring electrical signals and calcium levels in the heart can lead to earlier treatment of potentially fatal conditions, such as heart attack or congestive heart failure. Calcium plays ...

Aetna will provide coverage to members using wearable heart monitoring devices distributed by medical technology company VitalConnect, a July 20 news release said. The company’s four-part cardiac ...

Lowell, Massachusetts-based remote patient monitoring company InfoBionic has raised $8 million led by existing investor Safeguard Scientifics. Other existing investors also contributed to the round, ...