Now ECG can be taken on Mobile phone

Mumbai, Jun 03 : Maestros Mediline Systems Limited, a leader in design of Diagnostic and Patient Monitoring Devices in association with Vodafone, today announced the launch of the mobile ECG (electrocardiogram) application eUNO R10 for BlackBerry® smartphones.

The eUNO R10 solution will be available to cardiologists in India who want to be empowered with instant remote access to patients' ECG and heart performance reports on their BlackBerry smartphones, allowing them to respond quickly with a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate medication.

Speaking on the ocassion, Dr Pavan Kumar, Head of Telemedicine Department at Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital, said the Hospital is the first to adopt the eUNO R10 application and its cardiologists will now have access to patient's ECG reports on their BlackBerry smartphones.

He said a heart attack is a life-threatening event. Knowing the symptoms of heart attack and seeking immediate medical attention is essential to prevent death, while appropriate treatment instituted within the first hour can limit the damage to the heart.

eUNO R10 mobile ECG application on the BlackBerry platform from Vodafone helps to respond quickly, and hence is a welcome relief for doctors and patients alike, he added.

Dr Krishnakumar Menon, Managing Director, Maestros Mediline Systems Limited said ''at Maestros we believe in offering innovative technology solutions to help bridge the gap between doctors and patients. We are pleased to offer eUNO R10 mobile ECG solution on BlackBerry smartphones, which will help cardiologists offer medical treatment efficiently irrespective of where they are''.

Kumar Ramanathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Essar, said the launch of the mobile ECG solution is a reflection of our commitment and ability to automate high-end work processes so that organizations and people stay connected wherever they are, whenever they want.

According to a projection by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), by 2020 India will have the highest number of heart attacks in the world as well as the most diabetes and hypertension patients.