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User interaction design and development of a heart failure management system based on wearable and information

E Villalba1, M T Arredondo, A Moreno

  • 1Life Supporting Technologies, Technical University of Madrid, Spain. evmora@lst.tfo.upm.es

Conference Proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference
|October 20, 2007
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of death. The MyHeart Project developed a system using wearable and mobile tech for early heart failure diagnosis and management, promoting preventive lifestyles.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the primary cause of mortality in the Western World, accounting for 45% of deaths in Europe.
  • Heart failure, a major CVD, predominantly affects individuals over 65.
  • The European Union's MyHeart Project aims to empower citizens in combating CVD through prevention and early diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the design and development of user interaction for a heart failure management system.
  • To leverage wearable and mobile technologies for continuous disease assessment.
  • To support citizens in managing chronic heart conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Design and development of a user interaction framework for a heart failure management system.
  • Integration of wearable sensors for monitoring vital body signals.
  • Utilization of mobile technology for daily data collection and assessment.

Main Results:

  • The system facilitates continuous monitoring of vital body signals.
  • User interaction design focuses on empowering patients in daily disease management.
  • The technology enables ongoing assessment of chronic heart conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system supports continuous heart failure management through integrated technology.
  • Empowering citizens with tools for monitoring and preventive lifestyles is crucial.
  • Early diagnosis and proactive management are key to combating CVD impact.

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