Device for electrocardiography and seismocardiography

2023: Device Announcement

On April 26, 2023, a group of American scientists from the University of Texas at Austin announced the development of an ultra-thin and light electronic "tattoo" to track cardiac performance. The solution will help in the early diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

The product includes a set of sensors and electrical circuits with extensible connections. This design allows the "tattoo" to fit tightly to the skin in the chest area, without constraining movement. Power is supplied from a small battery, the charge of which will last for more than 40 hours of operation. The user can easily replace this energy source on his own. The novelty weighs only 2.5 grams, and the transmission of the collected data is carried out wirelessly. All components are fixed on transparent substrate.

Device for electrocardiography and seismocardiography

The development is designed for long-term and convenient monitoring of the cardiovascular system outside of clinical conditions. An electronic tattoo is able to take an electrocardiogram (ECG), that is, register the electric fields formed during the operation of the heart. In addition, seismocardiography is performed: mechanical vibrations of the chest wall associated with the activity of the heart are monitored. This method serves to study the strength of the heart and conduct a phase analysis of the heart cycle.

Researchers say the synchronous measurement of electrical and mechanical activity could provide a much fuller picture as to what happens to the heart. In addition, the novelty allows you to register indicators around the clock - during the patient's daily life and under different loads. Thus, doctors will be able to identify dangerous trends in advance and prescribe the most effective therapy. And this will help save the lives of thousands of people around the world.^[1]

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