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Home testing and monitoring equipment for patients of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit
This equipment enables them to take control over their lifelong medical care, supporting their physical and emotional health. Regular hospital test visits are not needed, so they don't miss school or put themselves at risk of contracting Covid-19.
This equipment enables them to take control over their lifelong medical care, supporting their physical and emotional health. Regular hospital test visits are not needed, so they don't miss work or put themselves at risk of contracting Covid-19.
Adults and children with congenital heart disease
CHSF seeks funds for INR blood testing kits, mobile ECG kits to monitor heart rhythms, and blood pressure monitfor patients treated at Leeds Congenital Heart Unit to use at home in their ongoing treatment. This equipment is not available on the NHS, as patients can come to hospital for tests. However, instead of attending sometimes lengthy appointments, patients can use equipment at home to send results instantly to hospital, taking control of their condition and shielding from Covid-19.
Children with congenital heart disease
Adults with congenital heart disease
The positive outcomes of this equipment is monitored by patient, clinical and nursing staff feedback
In 2020, patient equipment was funded by the generosity of trusts and foundations and businesses
https://www.chsf.org.uk/60-kardia-mobile-devices-donated-by-caddick-development-ltd/