EnglishCardiovascular Products & Services
Our leading cardiovascular products and services are used to connect medical professionals and patients to timely information about cardiovascular health in a wide variety of settings including hospital urgent care, a doctor’s office or at home. Our products range from meters that help assist in measuring heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol levels, home monitoring cardio-drug therapy tools, as well as diagnostic tools to help provide quicker medical intervention. Plus, our health management services support improved health outcomes for individuals with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease. Empowering individuals to take a more active and direct role in their own cardio care, that’s smart, that’s connected health, that’s our goal at Alere.
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common complication in the ICU and is associated with poor prognosis.
Blood Gases
Typically, Blood Gases, Electrolytes and Metabolites tests are routinely performed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where patients are being ventilated, the Emergency Department (ED) Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Pulmonology or the Laboratory.
Coronary Heart Disease/ACS
CHD is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the U. S. for both men and women. Lifestyle changes, medicines, and/or medical procedures can effectively prevent or treat CHD in most people.
Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia describes abnormal amounts of cholesterol and triglycerides in blood, increasing risk for atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, and hypertension.
Heart Failure
Heart failure develops when the heart’s pumping action weakens as the result of diseases that damage the heart, including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Hematology
Hematology (or haematology) includes the study, diagnosis, and treatment of blood and blood diseases.
Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia is higher than normal blood glucose (blood sugar), also called pre-diabetes. In pre-diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher than they should be, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes.