Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

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Apollo Hospitals Enterprises ties-up with US-based AliveCor

Date: 10-09-2014

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.