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V-Patch: Next-generation Wireless ECG Telemetry

The V-Patch device and system represents state of the art technology in Event monitoring. The traditional Holter monitoring process lasts up to 48 hours, missing all events that are likely to occur beyond such a limited screening period.

Traditionally, the data is looked at 'after the fact'. With V-Patch however, patients are continuously monitored any cardiac events recorded are instantaneously forwarded by a wireless network directly to the web based interface to be viewed by the physician or clinician who are alerted to the event. This results in immediate diagnosis and faster treatment than is possible in the use of other methods.

In addition to providing real-time notification, V-Patch is able to act as a seven-day event monitor, recording every heartbeat (with a 30-second loop) to record abnormal rhythms. Therefore, V-Patch will catch all events even if the patient is asymptomatic, which is estimated to be 60% of events or more. Most event monitors require patients to activate their devices when symptoms are experienced. By default, self-activated devices will fail to record the events.

The V-Patch is as efficient in design as it is in function. The sensor is small and discretely worn. The patches are hypoallergenic and waterproof (with sensor removed for showering). Patches are adhesive enough to attach well to patients but not be painful to remove. The lack of moving wires and leads provides considerably less interference than other devices. Patches are disposable and biodegradable.


V-Patch Picture courtesy of Intelsens (www.intelesens.com)