1. Lanarkshire Stroke Care – Monitors Martin Whitehead
Timeline
2014
Awareness
Sept 14
Biocity event: presenting the challenges
Oct 15
Initiate solution identification
Feb 16
Potential solution/ partner identified
July 16
Testing the solution
Process
Increasing awareness of poor sensitivity of 24hr ECG monitor for the detection of PAF/AF and impact on cost (both financially and socially.)
Presented challenge for more effective PAF/AF detection to Biocity Innovations Event. Followed by review of current state of market with SHIL to identify potential partner(s) for development of solutions
Began to work with Medical Devices Unit, Glasgow on identifying and testing potential prototype solutions
Established that Isansys own a solution that performs many of the required activities. With some adjustments it could provide the full range required.
First patient trials initiated and data collected for analysis
What next?
Gather data from multiple patients – inpatient and outpatient - to remove “wrinkles” and troubleshoot and develop robust process. Estimated to be complete by August 16
Obtain ethics approval and structure a trial, within NHS Lanarkshire initially, to compare new v old PAF/AF detection processes. Anticipated start date October/November 2016
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