VectraplexECG Rugged from VectraCor

Cardiovascular disease is a problem of staggering proportions. It is the #1 killer in the United States and the rest of the world—killing over 17 million people
worldwide, and over 811,000 Americans annually. According to the American Heart Association, in 2009 an estimated 7,453,000 inpatient cardiovascular operations and procedures were performed in the United States, while approximately 82.6 million Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease, with over 40 million in this group aged 60 or older. A growing “baby boom” population threatens to add increasing time and cost pressure to a healthcare system already challenged. To assist the physician in diagnosing disease faster, and help make timely intervention possible, VectraCor has developed a technology that, in real-time, detects ECG changes that may be indicative of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), thus potentially saving heart muscle—and lives.

The VectraplexECG Rugged is a compact military grade computer that can transform into a tablet for easy use. It includes all of the features of the VectraplexECG System, in a durable spill proof and shock resistant configuration. VectraplexECG Rugged is military tested and features the VectraplexAMI cardiac electrical biomarker (CEB) for real-time detection of ECG changes suggestive of a heart attack. In the U.S. version it derives a 15-lead ECG with only five electrodes, while the European model can derive a 22-lead ECG. Additionally, with the VectraplexECG Rugged the ER can monitor patients in the field remotely.

Visit www.vectracor.com, or call 973/904-0444.

"VectraCor is proud to announce that the company received an award from EMS World as one of the 2013 Top EMS Innovations for our VectraplexECG Rugged unit. VectraCor is very happy to receive this honor from the EMS World Editorial Advisory Board. We would also like to pay our condolences to EMS World and the family of Mike Smith, who was the judge for this year's award. We were very sad to hear of Mike's sudden passing. Although we only met Mike for the first time at the EMS World Expo, his enthusiasm for our product was very much appreciated and he gave us some valuable insights as to how he could see it helping paramedics and EMTs as they are generally the first to arrive on the scene. His passing is a major loss for the EMS and medical community, but his upbeat attitude and unforgettable personality left an impression that we will  remember forever."