Necklace sensor could be early warning system for heart failure

A startup called Perminova is developing a necklace for clinical use that can track a number of vital signs including thoracic fluid levels, an early predictor of congestive heart failure that isn’t currently monitored by most connected sensors. Patients at risk for CHF could use the device in place of or along with a weight [...]

Source: mobihealthnews - February 26, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized congestive heart failure CoVa monitoring system HIMSS HIMSS 2014 Perminova thoracic fluid Source Type: news