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February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and encouraging everyone to take steps to prevent heart disease. At Jaken Medical, we believe a healthy heart is the key to a healthy life, and we're committed to supporting both patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States, but the good news is that it's often preventable. Small changes can make a big difference! This mont …

What is PAD? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to your limbs, typically the legs, become narrowed or blocked. This narrowing is often caused by a buildup of fatty deposits, or, plaque, in the artery walls, which can restrict blood flow and lead to various symptoms.Signs and Symptoms of PADLeg pain or cramping (especially during physical activity)Numbness or tingling in the legs or feetSores or wounds that heal slowlyColdness in the legs or f …

In recognition of National Stress Awareness Month, let’s explore the critical link between stress and heart health: Blood Pressure Surge: Chronic stress raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.Inflammation and Atherosclerosis: Stress triggers inflammation, narrowing arteries and leading to heart disease.Irregular Heart Rhythms: Stress disrupts normal heart rhythms, impacting overall cardiac function.Managing Stress for a Healthy Heart: Exercise Regularly: Lower …

Gender-Specific Interpretation:Just like children, adult men and women exhibit differences in their ECGs. The GE Marquette 12SL Algorithm incorporates gender-specific criteria for evaluating the ST segment and T-wave of the ECG waveform.By doing so, it improves sensitivity to acute myocardial infarction (MI) in women and enhances diagnostic confidence.Specifically, it enhances the sensitivity for detecting acute anterior MI from 42% to 48% in women under the age of 60.Heart attack symptoms can v …

Covid-19 has changed the course of healthcare all over the world, and the industry has been transformed with technology. Since the pandemic outbreak, the use of technology in healthcare has only accelerated and helped make healthcare facilities more accessible while reducing the risk of spreading the virus further.The use of technology in healthcare was already growing at a rapid pace before the pandemic, but the COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated it big time. The use of digital health technology …