-107.70 (-1.49%) Apollo Hospitals Enterprise has entered into exclusive collaboration with the US-based AliveCor, Inc. to provide mobile Electrocardiogram (ECG) devices to patients suffering from arrhythmias. The hear-monitor device, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), would be sold to patients for Rs 12,000 to keep a tab on their heartbeat.
The device is smart phone-enabled and compatible with global standards. It can wirelessly record, display, store and transfer hear rate and single channel electrocardiogram to a doctor remotely located.
Apollo Hospitals is the leading private sector healthcare provider in Asia and owns and manages a network of speciality hospitals and clinics, a chain of Pharmacy retail outlets across the country, and provides Consultancy Services for commissioning and managing the Speciality Hospitals.