ZIO Patch (IMAGE)

Scripps Health

ZIO Patch

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Research by the Scripps Translational Science Institute has found that the ZIO Patch, a small adhesive wireless device worn on the chest for up to two weeks, does a better job detecting abnormal and potentially dangerous heart rhythms than the Holter monitor, which has been the standard of care for more than 50 years.

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iRhythm Technologies

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