Here at Montgomery Medical we want to stay on top of the latest development in technology for our patients. Our resolute staff recently underwent comprehensive training for what we call the "Heart Bug”, formally known as Rhythm Express heart monitor, RX-1 mini. Now patients can benefit from the world’s smallest, most advanced 24-hour heart monitoring technology.

A provider may recommend this Heart Bug wireless device for symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, a fluttering sensation of the heart, episodes of fainting without a clear cause, an irregular heartbeat, etc. Often times patients do not have these symptoms during an appointment making it difficult to determine if symptoms are truly from the heart. However, this device is essentially a mobile electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) which allows heart activity to be monitored as patients go about their daily lives to capture abnormal heart rhythms if symptoms arise outside of the office.

Based on the provider’s discretion, the device can be worn for up to 30 days. The data from this device can be quickly transmitted through wireless networks to the monitoring center and is collected three ways by auto-trigger, patient trigger, and heart rate trend. The results transmitted are extremely accurate which allows the provider to determine if symptoms are related to an abnormal heart rhythm. As for patient satisfaction, the Heart Bug is small; measuring about 3 inches in length and less than 1 inch thick, is lightweight and is waterproof.  This allows our patients to have no restrictions while using the device. So, get out there, be active, work hard, exercise, go swimming, all without having to worry about this device!



At Montgomery Medical we strive for healthcare advances to be able to help our patients identify health concerns quicker and offer solutions to get them back to feeling their best. Take control of your heart health – make an appointment with your provider today to explore if the Heart Bug is appropriate for you at (724)-569-8100.