Media Alert: Vivify and Cardiovascular Institute of the South to host webinar on remote monitoring of cardiac care patients

BATON ROUGE, La. and PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In their upcoming joint webinar, the Cardiovascular Institute of the South and Vivify Health will discuss how continual monitoring is bringing new peace of mind, among other benefits, to patients who struggle with heart disease—America's deadliest chronic condition. Members of the media and anyone interested in improving care for patients with heart disease are invited to attend this free webinar, titled "Comprehensive Cardiology Care Delivered Virtually: Remote Patient Management, an Effective Solution for CHF and AMI Patients."

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

REGISTER: To register for the free webinar, visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2708747335924814081

WHY ATTEND: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, a grim distinction that understandably frightens people who suffer from the condition. Further, the sheer number of patients with heart disease has overwhelmed our healthcare system, making it difficult to focus on specific treatments for individual patients. As the webinar will demonstrate, continual, remote monitoring of patients with heart disease offers a solution to both of these challenges. 

Attendees will learn:

• How the Cardiovascular Institute of the South constructed its remote patient monitoring program
• The key technology for a successful program—with recommendations on tablets and wearable devices that patients of all ages and conditions can use
• The criteria used to recruit patients for the program
• How patients learn how to better self-manage their diet and health
• Lessons learned and results to date

The Cardiovascular Institute of the South has long believed that not only should cardiologists play the leading role tracking a patient's health progress post-discharge, they can do so cost-effectively and with far better results than non-clinician case managers.

The partnership with Vivify Health has reinforced this belief, enabling the practice's cardiologists to stay intently focused on every patient post-discharge. In turn, patients experience tremendous relief that their cardiologists will be alerted in near real-time should their conditions change, and be able to swiftly intervene to head off further deterioration.

"This program is profoundly improving the quality of life for our patients. It is giving them new peace of mind and helping to keep them out of the hospital," stated Dr. Robert Menuet II, Interventional Cardiologist at CSI.

Post-webinar media interviews with the Cardiovascular Institute and Vivify Health can be arranged. Contact Joy DiNaro, Amendola Communications for Vivify Health, at [email protected] or 847-809-0406.

About the Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Founded by Dr. Craig Walker in 1983, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the largest single specialty cardiology practice in Louisiana. CIS cardiologists represent nearly every specialty in heart and vascular medicine. CIS is a world-leader in preventing, detecting, and treating cardiovascular disease. The institute offers a comprehensive heart and vascular program with specialized medical professionals trained in nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, prevention services, and lipid management, as well as interventional cardiovascular procedures. CIS is also world-renowned for making significant advancements in the development of non-surgical treatments to treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD). CIS has earned international acclaim as a leader of research, development and education. With a team of more than 600 dedicated members, CIS provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to 15 communities in south Louisiana, with locations in Mississippi and Alabama as well. CIS consistently positions itself at the forefront of technology by providing the most up-to-date technology coupled with compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for more than 33 years of service to our communities. For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com.

About Vivify Health

Vivify Health's mobile digital health platform empowers provider organizations to automate remote biometric data collection, deliver prescriptive care plans and interact virtually with patients of all levels of technology expertise. Connecting the care continuum to the home, Vivify Health's customers customize and deliver nearly 100 clinical pathways at any time, on any interval and to any digital device. Vivify Health is implemented in organizations representing over 700 hospitals, measurably transforming healthcare costs and outcomes for the better. For more information, visit www.vivifyhealth.com.

Media Contact:

Joy Dinaro
Amendola Communications for Vivify Health
847-809-0406
[email protected]

SOURCE Vivify Health

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