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Live Webinar Feb. 23, 2023 11am EST: Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in the Post-COVID Landscape: Detection and Management

2/15/2023

Webinar details
Speaker: Artur Fedorowski, MD, PhD
Title: Cardiovascular Autonomic dysfunction in the post-COVID landscape: Detection and Management
Topic: Cardiovascular dysautonomia as a specific sequalae of acute COVID-19 and the diagnostic work-up of PASC patients with suspected cardiovascular complications.

Learning objectives
Participants in this session will get:
1. understanding of the longer term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Long Covid
2. an outline of how long Covid is associated with cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction
3. information about how long Covid could be diagnosed through the presence of autonomic dysfunction.

Info about the speaker
The key speaker at our webinar is Artur Fedorowski. He is a very well-known and knowledgeable expert in the field of cardiology. He works as a senior consultant at Karolinkska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden and is an Associate Professor at Lund University in Malmö, Sweden.

MedTach is attending the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology 2022 Conference in Fredericton NB, November 2-5

10/25/2022

MedTach is pleased to be attending the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) conference on November 2-5, 2022 in Fredericton NB.

Please stop by the MedTach booth to see the latest advanced research tools including the new Finapres Nova PLUS non-invasive continuous blood pressure and hemodynamic monitoring system, Delica Robotically controlled Transcranial Doppler, and much more.

Today is World Hypertension Day

5/17/2022

On May 17th, MedTach supports World Hypertension Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bringing global awareness to the 1 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide.

Hypertension is the #1 risk factor for heart disease, stroke, renal complications, and premature death. Usually, high blood pressure alone does not cause any symptoms. Fortunately, hypertension can be prevented and managed, by checking your blood pressure regularly, and through treatment.

Finapres Nova receives renewed Health Canada Registration

1/14/2022

Good news! Recently, we have received the renewed registration for the Finapres® NOVA from Health Canada! We would like to thank Finapres for your efforts in collaborating with MedTach to bring the highest quality and most innovative solutions to our Canadian clinicians and researchers over the years!

New Customizable Pro Memberships for Butterfly iQ+

9/22/2021

Introducing the benefits of point-of-care ultrasound to your work has never been easier!

Butterfly has released customizable Pro memberships so that users only need to pay for the features they need, decreasing the entry cost to start using Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound today!

Tier 1 - Diagnostic Tools
Includes M-Mode, Pulsed-Wave/Power Doppler, OB Calcs & Fetal Heart Sounds, Auto-Bladder Volume Calculations, & 5 Labeling Protocols,

Tier 2 - Procedural Tools
Includes all the above + NeedleViz Technology & Biplane Imaging

Tier 3 - Full Pro Membership
Includes all the above + access to the Educational Video Library (full of great protocol guides!), TeleGuidance, De-Identified Study Sharing, and PDF Study Downloads

*All packages include B-Mode & Color Doppler image capture, unlimited secure cloud storage, measurements & labels

The Future of Handheld Ultrasound is here - NEW Butterfly iQ+ POCUS now available in Canada !

6/2/2021

The NEW Butterfly iQ+, powered by the world’s most advanced Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology is now available to Canadian clinicians!

Experience a groundbreaking ultrasound solution and the world’s only single-probe, whole-body handheld device, powered by Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology. Butterfly transforms complex processes into one connected POCUS system to help you offer better, more efficient care.

TempTraq Patch - our Wireless, Continuous, Real-Time Body Temperature Monitoring System is now Available in Canada!

4/13/2021

MedTach is pleased to announce that the TempTraq Continuous Body Temperature monitoring system is now registered with Health Canada and is available for clinical use. The TempTraq wireless patch provides the capability for remote temperature monitoring that is accurate and effective in early fever detection.

The TempTraq system can be integrated with existing EHR's and monitoring systems. Early Fever detection leads to better patient care.

Case Study: Celerion Provides Continious Blood pressure Monitoring for Pharma Client

3/8/2021

As a result of this trial, Celerion recommended Caretaker for other clients as the preferred technology for other trials, including an advanced hemodynamics.

“We found that using Caretaker for continuous blood pressure monitoring and vital signs made it faster and more efficient for our staff, and more comfortable for the patients, and generally the dosing days went more smoothly compared to using traditional monitoring methods” said Kelly Pachunka, Sr. Manager, Clinical Operations at Celerion.

Webinar: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – Overview and Focus on Non-Pharmacological Approaches February 11, 2021

1/10/2021

MedTach is pleased to announce an upcoming live webinar, organized by our partners at Finapres on POTS

ClicK Here To Register

Join researchers from the University of Calgary for a deep dive into the hemodynamic effects of compression in individuals affected by Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Despite its relatively common presentation in the population POTS is a relatively misunderstood autonomic disease. Researchers and clinicians struggle to distinguish, diagnose and treat those affected by the condition.

During this webinar, Dr. Satish Raj and Ms. Kate Bourne from the University of Calgary will briefly overview POTS, including diagnostic criteria, common symptoms and highlights from a large patient community survey. Following, they will then outline some of the non-pharmacological approaches to the management of the patient with POTS. Throughout this webinar there will be particular emphasis on recent data on the hemodynamic and symptomatic benefits of compression garments in the patients with POTS.

Key learning objectives:

The diagnostic criteria for POTS
Outline non-pharmacological management of POTS
Explain the hemodynamic effects of compression garments in POTS

SPEAKERS:

Satish Raj, MD
Professor of Cardiac Sciences
University of Calgary

Satish R Raj MD MSCI is a Canadian Heart Rhythm Cardiologist. He spent 12 years working at the Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center in Nashville, TN. He has now moved back to the University of Calgary in Canada and he has founded the Calgary Autonomic Investigation & Management Clinic. He is currently Professor of Cardiac Science at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine.

Kate Bourne, BSc
PhD Candidate
University of Calgary

Kate Bourne is a PhD Candidate and Medical Student in the Raj Lab at the University of Calgary. Kate is a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Vanier Scholar, with funding to support her research on the impacts and treatments of POTS. She is primarily focused on patient oriented research. Before moving to Calgary to begin her graduate studies, she completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria (Canada).

MedTach announces the Caretaker Medical Vital Signs Monitor is now Health Canada Clearance Under the COVID-19 Interim Authorization

12/7/2020

Caretaker Wireless Patient Monitor for Continuous “Beat by Beat” Blood Pressure and Vital Signs for Safely Distanced Remote Patient Monitoring is now available in Canada.

The clearance authorizes MedTach to immediately begin sales throughout Canada to help clinicians safely monitor quarantine patients without ever entering the room, augment overburdened clinical resources, reduce the use of PPE, and enable safe “clinically distanced” monitoring.

The Caretaker® patient monitor measures continuous, uninterrupted Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, SpO2, and other Vital Signs across the full continuum of care in a completely wire-free form factor, allowing clinicians to remotely view ICU-Quality data while safely distanced from contagious patients.