Shasta Reginald Medical Center announces The CardioMEMS™ System is now available for patients in Redding. The first and only FDAapproved heart failure monitoring device proven to significantly reduce hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
The CardioMEMS™ uses a small, wireless monitoring sensor implanted in the pulmonary artery to directly measure the arterial pressure. The system allows patients to transmit this data from their homes to their health care providers allowing for personalized and proactive heart failure management.
“Being able to provide this technology significantly benefits the health of our community. We are honored to give patients the option of not having to travel away from home for this life saving device. Shasta Regional Medical Center is the only hospital north of Sacramento to the Oregon border to offer CardioMEMS™ and we have the outstanding staff and physicians to provide exceptional quality care”, stated Casey Fatch, CEO at Shasta Regional Medical Center.
The CardioMEMS™ uses a small, wireless monitoring sensor implanted in the pulmonary artery to directly measure the arterial pressure. The system allows patients to transmit this data from their homes to their health care providers allowing for personalized and proactive heart failure management.
“The system provides real-time patient change notifications, as well as simple and convenientaccess to protected data for individualized patient treatment. It also gives patients a greater understanding of the elements impacting their health, as well as a strong sensation of control”, said Dr. Mohamed Khan, Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiology Services at Shasta Regional Medical Center.
The sensor does not have a battery or leads and is very small. Once implanted, the sensor wirelessly sends pressure readings to the external patient electronic system. There is no pain or sensation for the patient during the readings. The electronics transmit the readings to a secure website where it can be seen by your specialist and their team.
About Shasta Regional Medical Center
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an A Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation’s premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, and Hip/Knee. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family.
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