Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 1, 2026
A New Single Chamber Implantable Defibrillator with Atrial Sensing: A Practical Demonstration of Sensing and Ease of Implantation
Published on: February 28, 2012
Patient experience with a novel patch-like external loop recorder for cardiac arrhythmia detection in India
Maneesh Shrivastav1, Sanjay Padte, Nakul Sinha
1Medtronic Inc., 8200 Coral Sea Street NE MVC44, Mounds View, MN 55112, USA.
Insights
A novel external loop recorder (ELR) for ambulatory ECG monitoring shows excellent patient satisfaction in India. This device is comfortable, easy to use, and offers good value for diagnosing cardiac issues.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Patient Experience Research
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) presents a significant economic burden in India, affecting the working-age population.
- There is a critical need for cost-effective, point-of-care diagnostic tools for cardiac health in India.
- Previous studies highlighted the efficacy of an external loop recorder (ELR) for ambulatory ECG monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the patient experience with a novel external loop recorder (ELR) for ambulatory ECG monitoring.
- To assess patient comfort, ease of use, clarity of diagnostic reports, and perceived value of the ELR.
- To determine the suitability of the ELR as a diagnostic tool for cardiac conditions in the Indian population.
Main Methods:
- A study involving patients in India utilizing a novel external loop recorder (ELR).
- Data collection focused on patient-reported outcomes regarding comfort, usability, report clarity, and device value.
- Analysis of patient feedback to gauge satisfaction and identify potential barriers to use.
Main Results:
- 85% of patients found the ELR comfortable to wear and use.
- 77% reported no challenges with the operation of the ELR.
- 60% indicated a willingness to seek treatment after using the ELR, and 60% perceived good value in the device.
Conclusions:
- The novel external loop recorder (ELR) demonstrates high performance and excellent patient satisfaction.
- The device is well-suited for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia in India.
- Positive patient experience supports the adoption of this ELR for ambulatory ECG monitoring.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is reaching pandemic proportions in India. The effects of CVD are disastrous for the Indian economy as the disease strikes in the prime working ages of the labor force. The great need for therapeutic and diagnostic options combined with pressure on cost containment place emphasis on the development of low cost, credible, point of care diagnostic tools to pinpoint issues in cardiac health for the Indian consumer. A previous study of 125 patients in India examined a novel external loop recorder (ELR) for ambulatory ECG monitoring with high yield and compliance. The current study probes the patient experience, inclusive of patient comfort, ease of use, clarity of the diagnostic report, and value of the ELR. The analysis shows that 85% found this ELR comfortable to wear and deploy, 77% responded with no challenges with the use of this ELR, 60% mentioned they were inclined to seek treatment after this ELR was deployed, and 60% found good value in the device. The results indicate that this particular ELR is a high performing device with excellent patient satisfaction, indicating that the device is a suitable tool for diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia in India.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Pulse rhythm
Conversely, an irregular pulse pattern is termed dysrhythmia, stemming from disruptions in cardiac...
01:23Holter Monitor: 24-Hour Monitoring