AHA Scientific Sessions 2019

Roundup: 16 digital health studies, pilots and reviews from AHA 2019
By Dave Muoio | 05:18 pm | November 22, 2019
From mobile ECGs to tele-rehabilitation to defibrillator delivery drones, a range of new data was on display at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019.
Health tech startups should start working with FDA sooner rather than later
By Dave Muoio | 05:07 pm | November 19, 2019
Representatives from cardio monitoring device maker Eko and the FDA offer advice for medical device startups gearing up for their first approval.
Janssen, researchers discuss evolving digital trial challenges alongside launch of remote, 1,900-person drug study
By Dave Muoio | 02:23 pm | November 18, 2019
Digital and remote clinical trial designs have plenty to offer in terms of cost and efficiency, but data handling and other concerns suggest there's still work to be done, according to experts at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019 in Philadelphia.
EMS stroke triage platform edges out fellow digital cardiac care startups at AHA Scientific Sessions 2019 pitch contest
By Dave Muoio | 04:25 pm | November 17, 2019
Forest Devices' system, which employs disposable EEG caps and AI to streamline stroke care, was highlighted by judges and audience members over the cardiac offerings of fellow finalists Welldoc, PhysIQ, Happify Health, Qura and VUNO.
Livongo's diabetes, hypertension management program cuts down high blood pressure over 12 weeks
By Dave Muoio | 01:06 pm | November 15, 2019
A study being presented this weekend in Philadelphia is the latest data on Livongo's programs, which combine connected monitoring devices and digital coaching.