Firm, Pharmacies Partner on Diagnosis of Heart Diseases

PPC Healthcare, a subsidiary company of PPC Limited, as said early detection of heart diseases will help manage the disease appropriately.

The firm stated this in a statement announcing its partnership with retail stores, and pharmacies on the improvement of cardiac health.

The company in a statement said the partnership would enable Nigerians to detect arrhythmias early for quick medical intervention to prevent heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.

It read, ‘‘As part of the collaboration, PPC’s channel partner will deploy a light-weight ambulatory cardiac monitoring device called Bittium Faros, for short-term and long-term cardiac monitoring.’’

Speaking on the strategic partnership, the Head of Sales-Medical Devices at PPC Limited, Bamidele Nse-Jacobs, explained that early action was important for the management of heart conditions.

She said, “We are excited to be partnering with retail stores and pharmacies in the country as this will empower Nigerians to take charge of their heart health through regular checks.

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“The major barrier experienced by people with a high risk of cardiac abnormality has always been convenience and access to diagnostic equipment and that is why this partnership will bring the heart-monitoring equipment closer to Nigerians. Bittium Faros is a high-end medical technology that provides accurate measurement of the electrical activity of the heart from 12 hours up to 30 days, giving comprehensive data that can easily be interpreted by cardiologists.

“This alliance is part of our commitment to saving lives, encouraging healthy living and shaping the future of healthcare service delivery in Nigeria.”

She added that cardiologists had found the device easy to use, cost-effective and valuable for their practice.