The heart pumps 4 to 5 litres of blood around the body per minute. Thereby giving our tissues and cells the nutrients they require to enable them to work. This action also has the effect of removing waste from our…
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one of the leading causes of stroke and often goes undiagnosed due to lack of symptoms.1 It is estimated that 300,000 people are living with undiagnosed AF and that over 2,000 lives could be saved every…
We are sleeping badly. Even before corona hit, we did not manage to get the number of hours’ sleep our body needs - i.e. an average of 8 hours a night. Studies confirm that the never-ending pandemic is keeping us…
Once you get past the age of 40, the risk of developing atrial fibrillation at some point in your life is 1 in 4.1 And the older you get, the greater the risk you may end up with this disorder, which…
Hasselt, February 3, 2021 - Qompium, the pioneering Belgian digital health company, has received an additional 9 million euros in funding after a new capital round. With its business units FibriCheck (medical app which detects heart rhythm disorders) and Extra Horizon (secure,…
As TeleCheck AF continues to gain traction across the continent, notable strides are being made in the UK, where recently published guidelines cite FibriCheck’s remote heart rhythm monitoring as an example of clinical best practice in the delivery of care for cardiovascular disease…
Atrial fibrillation – also known as auricular fibrillation, and usually abbreviated as AF - is one of the most commonly encountered heart rhythm disorders. But how do you know whether you have this heart rhythm disorder? What are the symptoms?…
It’s been an exciting year for FibriCheck! And looking back at everything we achieved together with our partners in 2020, it’s remarkable how many milestones we have reached and surpassed. Read on for a brief overview of the year that…
People suffering from potential heart rhythm disorders will soon be able to sleep a little easier. Because FibriCheck’s (semi-)continuous heart rhythm monitoring technology was recently granted CE approval by the European authorities. This is a major leap forward towards a future where users…
Are you having palpitations? For starters: you are not alone. Palpitations are very widespread. They are one of the main reasons why patients go to see their GP, cardiologist or end up at Accident & Emergency.1 But these medical checks…