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FIRST NHS HEART PATIENTS MONITORED WITH PHILIPS WEARABLE EPATCH AND AI ECG ANALYSIS PLATFORM CARDIOLOGS
Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust ( UHSussex ) have completed a pilot project using Philips ePatch . The announcement marks the first NHS project monitoring heart patients with Philips wearable ePatch and AI-powered arrhythmia ECG analysis platform , Philips Cardiologs .
Dr Mark Tanner , Consultant Cardiologist who led the project at UHSussex told Philips : “ the results of this project have been overwhelmingly positive , both in terms of patient experience and making a diagnosis . What we saw was that using the ePatch and the AI-powered arrhythmia ECG analysis platform , Philips Cardiologs , can increase the likelihood diagnosing heart rhythm problems , especially if patients don ’ t experience symptoms daily .”
Unlike traditional Holter monitors , the ePatch allows for a longer period of reliable data collection with up to 14 days of continuous ECG monitoring .
A patient-friendly wearable , the device is comfortable and splash-proof , allowing patients to maintain their daily routines . In comparison , traditional Holter monitors require multiple wired ECG electrodes to be applied to the patient ’ s chest linked to a control unit worn on a belt or necklace .
These monitors can be inconvenient for patients ’ leading to lower compliance which can impact their diagnostic capabilities . By comparison , a study showed ePatch can find up to 2.5x more clinically relevant heart rhythm disorders compared to traditional Holter monitoring .
When Philips ePatch is used with Cardiologs , the ability of the cardiology team caring for the patient is equally enhanced , as AI helps detect and diagnose heart arrhythmias such as Atrial Fibrillation often missed by traditional monitors which typically record for 24 – 48 hours . With traditional Holter monitors , application , analysis and reporting processes can be labour and time intensive for clinical teams . These devices can also be relatively costly , limiting their availability and causing delays in patient tests .
SAMSUNG UNVEILS ENHANCED SLEEP HEALTH FEATURES
Samsung is updating the Samsung Health app to provide additional features for a good night ’ s sleep that go beyond analysing sleep patterns . These updates include the Sleep environment report , Sleep time guidance and Mindfulness tracker . With this expansion , Samsung reaffirms its commitment to improving sleep health through innovative technology , ensuring more people can benefit from its cutting-edge solutions .
These offerings include :
• Samsung Health app analyses your sleep environment by assessing factors such as temperature , humidity , air quality and light intensity in the room when tracked by SmartThings enabled devices . In the morning , you ’ ll receive a Sleep environment report advising how to optimise the conditions of your surroundings . You can also leverage SmartThings to automatically adjust room settings to create the ideal sleep environment when you fall asleep , conveniently supporting a restful night ’ s sleep .
• Sleep time guidance suggests optimal bedtime and wake-up time tailored to your unique sleep patterns , habits and conditions . Going beyond sleep analysis , Samsung Health provides actionable insights for better sleep , recommending the most suitable sleep times based on a combination of your sleep quality and daily routines .
• The new Mindfulness tracker empowers you to improve your health and achieve a better night ’ s sleep by managing your mood , breathing and stress levels . You can monitor your mood and follow Samsung Health ’ s guides for breathing exercises and meditations , all easily accessible within a single tracker .
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