Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading congenital cause of death in newborns worldwide. Approximately ...

Patients with darker skin tones have peripheral oxygen saturation readings that are higher than patients with a lighter skin tone.

Healthcare institutions delete records of patient encounters, common cardiology patients are underrepresented in clinical trials, and a medical device is less accurate in patients with darker skin.

The AstraPulse FT oximeter features the latest technology for measuring oxygen saturation and heart rate. It uses state-of-the-art power-sparing organic LED displays. The advanced fingertip tunnel ...