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Biotech / Medical : Cambridge Heart (CAMH)-What is this???

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To: John Zwiener who wrote ()	10/17/1996 11:46:00 PM
From: John Zwiener	of 33

Here's more. These are rough estimates. About half of cardiac patients are at risk for sudden death due to arrhythmias. A good way to determine which patient is at risk is to detect t-alternans waves. The only way to detect these waves at this point is to perform a cardiac catherization. this test is a bit risky and is not practical in all patients due to patient variation and logistical problems. Cambridge Heart says it can detect these waves with a computerized EKG like machine. This noninvasive procedure can help sort out who needs a demand pacemaker and who doesn't. And who needs more workup and who doesn't. It has conducted early tests that show really nice results Those with t-alternans waves had an 80% chance of sudden death. Those with NO waves detected had and 8% chance.

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