e-Health prototype system for cardiac telemonitoring.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Digital Health
• Wearable Technology

Background:

• Cardiac arrhythmias pose significant health risks, necessitating continuous monitoring.
• Existing telemonitoring systems can be complex and costly.
• There is a need for accessible and efficient remote cardiac monitoring solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an e-health system for cardiac telemonitoring.
• To utilize the LinkIt ONE development board for real-time cardiac pulse analysis and arrhythmia detection.
• To integrate GPS and WiFi for immediate location-based alerts to caregivers.

Main Methods:

• The LinkIt ONE board was adapted with an e-health sensor platform and GPS module.
• Cardiac pulse data was collected, analyzed for arrhythmias using the board's capabilities.
• An alarm system was implemented to notify caregivers upon detecting an arrhythmia.
• Data was transmitted via WiFi to the UBIDOTS virtual platform for visualization.

Main Results:

• The system successfully measured cardiac pulse and analyzed it for arrhythmias.
• The prototype effectively detected cardiac arrhythmias and triggered alarms.
• Patient location data was accurately transmitted along with the alarm.
• The UBIDOTS platform provided real-time visual information to caregivers.

Conclusions:

• The developed e-health system offers a viable solution for remote cardiac telemonitoring.
• The LinkIt ONE board is a suitable platform for creating cost-effective cardiac monitoring devices.
• The system enhances patient safety by enabling timely intervention through immediate alerts and location data.