Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) is a vital tool in modern cardiology. It provides insights that older technologies, such as early-generation Holter monitors or event monitors, would often miss. For patients and providers alike, MCOT brings a higher level of accuracy, flexibility, and clinical value. …
Regarding wearable heart monitors, the RX-1 Mini heart monitor deserves credit. It’s lightweight, easy to reapply, and compatible with skin-sensitive electrodes, helping patients stay engaged throughout the monitoring period. Patient-centered details matter because they encourage compliance. For physicians, comfort and compliance are not the final…
When physicians evaluate partners in cardiac monitoring, they need more than just the hardware. At First-Call Medical, we’ve built our reputation on reliability, seamless workflows, data integrity, and serving as an operational partner that shares commitment. Clinical-Grade Cardiac Monitoring From the outset, we have focused…
Hypertension continues to rise across the United States, according to some of the most recent data from the CDC; in 2022, MA had 769 hypertension-related deaths alone. The growing prevalence of this condition shows the importance of accurate and reliable tools for diagnosis and management….
Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) is an essential diagnostic tool for cardiac care. As technology improves, MCOT devices are no longer just about tracking rhythm abnormalities; they’re becoming smarter, more reliable, and more patient-friendly. For providers, that means stronger clinical utility. For patients, it means…
When patients present with unexplained symptoms like heart palpitations, dizziness, or fainting, the first attempt at monitoring is often the most critical. A missed diagnosis prolongs uncertainty but can also delay treatment, increase costs, and heighten patient anxiety. That’s why accuracy the first time around…
Skin irritation is one of the leading reasons patients remove or abandon wearable cardiac monitors before the prescribed monitoring period ends. For providers, this is an unnecessary frustration, as it results in lost data, incomplete diagnostic timelines, and patients are also frustrated. However, as demand…
In cardiology and primary care practices, every step of the patient journey should deliver value, both clinically and operationally. But those efforts should not come at the cost of comfort and practicality. Comfort cannot be overlooked in the remote monitoring process. The comfort of the…
The process of continuous cardiac monitoring used to mean just that, being continuously tethered to a facility or limited by connectivity. However, today’s patients are mobile, whether they’re splitting their time between homes, living in rural areas, or simply taking a much-needed summer vacation. That’s…
It’s not overly hyperbolic to say that wearable remote monitoring technology is the future of healthcare. As patient expectations shift toward convenience and continuous care, the medical industry is moving to adopt technologies that enable seamless, near-real-time monitoring outside traditional clinical settings. The RX-1 Mini…