Congenital Heart Defect: every drop counts
Congenital Heart puts a huge financial and emotional strain on children and their families. Fortunately, though it has taken AHA), among many others, have been key to acquiring major findings that have improved by far the life quality of patients as well as their life span. Promising rates The study “Survival in Children With Congenital […]
The Battle Against Sudden Cardiac Death
At Schiller, from the beginning, we declared war on sudden cardiac death. But we know that this battle will only be won if all the involved parts play as a team, that is why we are so proud of putting in the hands of physicians and researchers accurate devices with innovative technology. Together, we hope […]
Relationship between electrocardiographic abnormalities and in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19
It has been evident that the high level of troponin in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 is an independent variable that, however, is associated with hospital mortality, and that it rises the risk of various complications. The objective of the study "Electrocardiographic abnormalities in COVID-19 patients visiting the emergency department: a multicenter retrospective study" by Hugo […]
5 questions you must ask before buying a patient monitor
There are many options in the market, so choosing the right one for you can be quite a challenge. Common sense indicates that it is wise to choose a monitor with specific functions for the need of the practice, but the decision is not that simple. That´s why have prepared a practical miniguide to help […]
Magnet Group and Schiller Americas: joining forces to offer hospitals technological innovation
The recent agreement between MAGNET GROUP and SCHILLER AMERICAS aims to help clinicians to increase efficiency with our innovative cardiopulmonary technologies. In this fast-evolving era, cooperation is key. When two leaders in their fields join forces, their expertise and infrastructure, maximize and noticeably improve services to make them better and faster. This was the idea […]
Supine vs. prone to detect arrhythmias and ischemia in intubated patients
According to the study “Prone and Supine 12-Lead ECG Comparisons: Implications for Cardiac Assessment During Prone Ventilation for COVID-19” Published in JACC Clinical Electrophysiology, acquiring electrocardiogram in back position can be a very useful tool for patients who require prone ventilation. David Chieng et al. conducted a study to compare the changes between a prone […]
How to take care of your disposables and cables
Properly Storing disposable electrodes and mouthpieces, as well as cables, ensures good quality tests and helps you make the most of your devices. Not doing so might mean to spend more money than budgeted replacing damaged goods. These disposables for our EKGs and spirometers need to be kept under proper temperature and environment conditions to […]
5 things you need to know about medilog® Holter System
The medilog® Holter System is Schiller’s State-of-the Art solution to monitor patients´ heart that joins comfort with the most advanced technology. Indeed, this State-of-The Art device is so flat that it can easily be carried in a pocket, and, with the carrying case, it can be worn on a belt or with a lanyard directly […]
Assessment of Prolonged Physiological and Behavioral Changes Associated With COVID-19
Commented by Claudio López Bruzual, MD Photo: Everythingpossible / Freepik This follow-up study of respiratory infections based upon an application throws up revealing preliminary data on COVID-19 patients suffering from long-term symptoms. Doctors have observed that COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms of autonomic dysfunction and heart insult up to 6 months from the onset of […]
Evaluation of the patient with Premature Ventricular Contractions
By Claudio López Bruzual MD Ipopba / Freepik What to do with those patients when we detect monomorphic Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs ) on the ECG? There are two reasons why patients with PVCs usually seek professional care: first, they have symptoms (irregular palpitations, presyncope, dyspnea or fatigue). The second is precisely the topic we […]