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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
AFib awareness: Stroke risks & advanced treatment options
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder to stay informed about symptoms and prevention. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that is the leading cause of strokes. It creates an irregular heartbeat and increases the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. Those clots can break free, travel to the brain, and cause a stroke. The risk of getting AFib increases with age, but anyone could develop it. Those with AFib are five times more likely to have a stroke and can experience various symptoms. 'Atrial fibrillation can be anywhere from being asymptomatic, meaning having no symptoms at all, to being in the hospital because you feel like you're having a heart attack. Some of these patients describe atrial fibrillation as, 'the big one', where they're sweaty, they're clammy, their chest hurts,' Ascension Bay Medical Center Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Saeed Khaja said. But there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. For example, smartwatches have sensors that monitor heart rate and can detect AFib. Early detection methods like this play a critical role in stroke prevention. 'The sooner you treat them, the more likely that you're going to keep it away and the less likely you're going to have a stroke,' Khaja said. Talk to your doctor for other early detection options. There's no cure for AFib, but there are advanced treatment options available, like pulsed field ablation. 'Pulse field, these electrical impulses that go to the heart that actually inactivate the part of the heart that causes AFib. And the best thing about it is that it does no damage to the tissue around,' Khaja said. 'Gone are the days when you just medicate and you wait till it gets bad. Now you can actually have a patient come to the lab. And I've had young people with their first or second incidence of atrial fibrillation coming to the lab and doing ablation, and now they're off of almost all medications and living a completely normal life, like it never happened.' Ascension Sacred Heart Bay has performed the procedure on 381 patients. For information on stroke warning signs or risk factors, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Specialist shares how to prevent having a stroke
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – It's National Stroke Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the stroke, its symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest stroke program manager Stephanie Senior dropped by our studio to share some valuable information. You can watch our interview in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New FDA-Cleared Blood Pressure Monitor from Tenovi Supports Maternal Care and Stroke Prevention
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to recognize the signs of stroke and emphasize timely medical care. In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, yet many strokes are preventable when early warning signs are detected and addressed.¹ Remote patient monitoring (RPM) helps clinicians detect early warning signs by providing continuous access to vital signs and real-time health data between office visits. As part of its commitment to preventive, accessible healthcare, Tenovi is launching the new Tenovi cellular-connected blood pressure monitor with irregular heartbeat detection, for use with Tenovi's large-size cuff. It is FDA-cleared for use in maternity care and for adults with diabetes, pregnancy, or preeclampsia. Stroke is often linked to unmanaged chronic conditions such as hypertension. With 129 million Americans living with chronic illnesses, Tenovi is committed to closing care gaps and making preventive, proactive healthcare the norm.² Tenovi recently advanced that mission by completing the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Accelerator Program, an 8-week program designed to elevate promising early-stage AgeTech startups. "Tenovi fully supports the mission of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP to improve lives as people age," said Nizan Friedman, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Tenovi. "Our platform offers a seamless pathway for companies focused on better health outcomes to scale quickly through our network of over 180 remote patient monitoring partners. This collaboration expands access to innovative point solutions for seniors and reinforces our commitment to delivering comprehensive remote care across all disease states." Tenovi's remote monitoring platform enables clinicians to act early when warning signs, such as rising blood pressure may surface. Tenovi's proprietary Cellular Gateway connects over 40 FDA-cleared Bluetooth remote monitoring devices for vital signs, medication adherence, and activity tracking. The plug-and-play platform requires no apps, Wi-Fi, or syncing, and uses a simple red and green LED display system for added measurement adherence. The red light signals it's time for a patient to take a measurement. The green light confirms it was transmitted to their care team. As Stroke Awareness Month continues, Tenovi remains focused on delivering real-time remote patient and therapeutic monitoring solutions that help prevent complications and improve outcomes for patients most at risk. About Tenovi Tenovi is a data aggregation and automation remote monitoring platform connecting medical device manufacturers with remote monitoring programs. It provides over 40 remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) device point solutions that integrate with its proprietary Cellular Gateway, automating the transfer of patient vitals. Tenovi's API-driven fulfillment and automation services enable seamless deployment of remote patient and therapeutic monitoring programs. To learn more, visit or follow on LinkedIn @tenovi , X @tenovihealth. Sources 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Stroke Facts. 2 Hirsch, S. P., & Smith, L. M. (2024). Implementation of remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring into a primary care practice to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes. Virginia, 2021–2023. Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, E20. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. View source version on Contacts support@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New FDA-Cleared Blood Pressure Monitor from Tenovi Supports Maternal Care and Stroke Prevention
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to recognize the signs of stroke and emphasize timely medical care. In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, yet many strokes are preventable when early warning signs are detected and addressed.¹ Remote patient monitoring (RPM) helps clinicians detect early warning signs by providing continuous access to vital signs and real-time health data between office visits. As part of its commitment to preventive, accessible healthcare, Tenovi is launching the new Tenovi cellular-connected blood pressure monitor with irregular heartbeat detection, for use with Tenovi's large-size cuff. It is FDA-cleared for use in maternity care and for adults with diabetes, pregnancy, or preeclampsia. Stroke is often linked to unmanaged chronic conditions such as hypertension. With 129 million Americans living with chronic illnesses, Tenovi is committed to closing care gaps and making preventive, proactive healthcare the norm.² Tenovi recently advanced that mission by completing the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Accelerator Program, an 8-week program designed to elevate promising early-stage AgeTech startups. "Tenovi fully supports the mission of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP to improve lives as people age," said Nizan Friedman, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Tenovi. "Our platform offers a seamless pathway for companies focused on better health outcomes to scale quickly through our network of over 180 remote patient monitoring partners. This collaboration expands access to innovative point solutions for seniors and reinforces our commitment to delivering comprehensive remote care across all disease states." Tenovi's remote monitoring platform enables clinicians to act early when warning signs, such as rising blood pressure may surface. Tenovi's proprietary Cellular Gateway connects over 40 FDA-cleared Bluetooth remote monitoring devices for vital signs, medication adherence, and activity tracking. The plug-and-play platform requires no apps, Wi-Fi, or syncing, and uses a simple red and green LED display system for added measurement adherence. The red light signals it's time for a patient to take a measurement. The green light confirms it was transmitted to their care team. As Stroke Awareness Month continues, Tenovi remains focused on delivering real-time remote patient and therapeutic monitoring solutions that help prevent complications and improve outcomes for patients most at risk. About Tenovi Tenovi is a data aggregation and automation remote monitoring platform connecting medical device manufacturers with remote monitoring programs. It provides over 40 remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) device point solutions that integrate with its proprietary Cellular Gateway, automating the transfer of patient vitals. Tenovi's API-driven fulfillment and automation services enable seamless deployment of remote patient and therapeutic monitoring programs. To learn more, visit or follow on LinkedIn @tenovi , X @tenovihealth. Sources 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Stroke Facts. 2 Hirsch, S. P., & Smith, L. M. (2024). Implementation of remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring into a primary care practice to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes. Virginia, 2021–2023. Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, E20. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. View source version on Contacts support@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
New FDA-Cleared Blood Pressure Monitor from Tenovi Supports Maternal Care and Stroke Prevention
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to recognize the signs of stroke and emphasize timely medical care. In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, yet many strokes are preventable when early warning signs are detected and addressed.¹ Remote patient monitoring (RPM) helps clinicians detect early warning signs by providing continuous access to vital signs and real-time health data between office visits. As part of its commitment to preventive, accessible healthcare, Tenovi is launching the new Tenovi cellular-connected blood pressure monitor with irregular heartbeat detection, for use with Tenovi's large-size cuff. It is FDA-cleared for use in maternity care and for adults with diabetes, pregnancy, or preeclampsia. Stroke is often linked to unmanaged chronic conditions such as hypertension. With 129 million Americans living with chronic illnesses, Tenovi is committed to closing care gaps and making preventive, proactive healthcare the norm.² Tenovi recently advanced that mission by completing the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Accelerator Program, an 8-week program designed to elevate promising early-stage AgeTech startups. 'Tenovi fully supports the mission of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP to improve lives as people age,' said Nizan Friedman, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Tenovi. 'Our platform offers a seamless pathway for companies focused on better health outcomes to scale quickly through our network of over 180 remote patient monitoring partners. This collaboration expands access to innovative point solutions for seniors and reinforces our commitment to delivering comprehensive remote care across all disease states.' Tenovi's remote monitoring platform enables clinicians to act early when warning signs, such as rising blood pressure may surface. Tenovi's proprietary Cellular Gateway connects over 40 FDA-cleared Bluetooth remote monitoring devices for vital signs, medication adherence, and activity tracking. The plug-and-play platform requires no apps, Wi-Fi, or syncing, and uses a simple red and green LED display system for added measurement adherence. The red light signals it's time for a patient to take a measurement. The green light confirms it was transmitted to their care team. As Stroke Awareness Month continues, Tenovi remains focused on delivering real-time remote patient and therapeutic monitoring solutions that help prevent complications and improve outcomes for patients most at risk. About Tenovi Tenovi is a data aggregation and automation remote monitoring platform connecting medical device manufacturers with remote monitoring programs. It provides over 40 remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) device point solutions that integrate with its proprietary Cellular Gateway, automating the transfer of patient vitals. Tenovi's API-driven fulfillment and automation services enable seamless deployment of remote patient and therapeutic monitoring programs. To learn more, visit or follow on LinkedIn @tenovi, X @tenovihealth. Sources 2 Hirsch, S. P., & Smith, L. M. (2024). Implementation of remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring into a primary care practice to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes. Virginia, 2021–2023. Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, E20. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
