Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 23, 2026

A Real-Time Wearable Electromyography Measurement System for Small Animals
05:00

A Real-Time Wearable Electromyography Measurement System for Small Animals

Published on: November 15, 2024

1.3K

Wearable Real-Time Heart Attack Detection and Warning System to Reduce Road Accidents

Muhammad E H Chowdhury1, Khawla Alzoubi2, Amith Khandakar3

  • 1Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha-2713, Qatar. mchowdhury@qu.edu.qa.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 23, 2019
PubMed

Insights

A new wearable system detects heart attacks in drivers using ECG data. This technology accurately identifies heart attacks, potentially reducing fatal road accidents caused by sudden cardiac events.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiology
  • Transportation Safety

Background:

  • Heart attacks are a leading cause of death globally and a significant factor in road accidents.
  • Current detection methods are insufficient for real-time driver monitoring, leading to preventable fatalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a wearable system for real-time heart attack detection and warning in drivers.
  • To reduce road accidents caused by drivers experiencing sudden cardiac events.

Main Methods:

  • A two-subsystem wearable device: one for ECG recording, another for intelligent detection via Bluetooth.
  • Evaluation of dry electrodes, power consumption, and machine learning algorithms (SVM with EMBD features).

Main Results:

  • Support Vector Machine (SVM) with polynomial kernel and extended modified B-distribution (EMBD) features achieved high accuracy.
  • The system detected 97.4% of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and 96.3% of non-ST-elevation MI (NSTEMI).

Conclusions:

  • The proposed wearable system offers a promising solution for early heart attack detection in drivers.
  • This technology has the potential to significantly decrease road accident fatalities and injuries.

Keywords:
heart attackmachine learning algorithmportable devicereal time systemsupport vector machine

More Related Videos

Using Fiberless, Wearable fNIRS to Monitor Brain Activity in Real-world Cognitive Tasks10:07

Using Fiberless, Wearable fNIRS to Monitor Brain Activity in Real-world Cognitive Tasks

Published on: December 2, 2015

27.8K
Real-Time Electrocardiogram Monitoring During Treadmill Training in Mice04:45

Real-Time Electrocardiogram Monitoring During Treadmill Training in Mice

Published on: May 5, 2022

2.9K

Related Concept Videos

Acid Attack on Concrete01:21

Acid Attack on Concrete

When acids come into contact with concrete, they initiate a chemical reaction that dissolves the hydrated cement paste. This process leads to softening and structural weakening of the concrete. This issue is commonly observed in environments such as chimneys, sewers, and industrial settings. The severity of the damage increases as the pH of the water interacting with the concrete drops below 6.5. In particular, a pH under 4.5 can cause significant concrete damage.
The rate at which hydrogen...
726
Real Time RT-PCR02:57

Real Time RT-PCR

Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, or Real-time RT-PCR, is an analytical tool used to determine the expression level of target genes. The method involves converting mRNA to complementary DNA with the help of an enzyme known as reverse transcriptase, followed by the PCR amplification of the cDNA. These two processes can be performed simultaneously in a single tube or separately as a two-step reaction.
The real-time quantification of the number of amplified products is...
64.8K
Design Example: Alignment of a Road Line Using GIS01:17

Design Example: Alignment of a Road Line Using GIS

The alignment of a road line using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a critical process in civil engineering, combining advanced technology with practical decision-making. This methodology begins with the collection of geospatial data, including information on land cover, geomorphology, drainage patterns, slope, and contour details. Such data is typically acquired through satellite imagery and GIS tools, offering a comprehensive understanding of the terrain.Once the data is gathered, it...
339
Sulfate Attack on Concrete01:29

Sulfate Attack on Concrete

Sulfate attack on concrete is a deterioration process characterized by a whitish discoloration beginning at the edges and corners, accompanied by cracking and spalling. This phenomenon occurs when sulfates react with the components of hardened concrete, forming compounds like calcium sulfate and calcium sulfoaluminate which occupy more space than the substances they replace, causing the concrete to expand and disrupt.
Sulfates from sources like soil, groundwater, or industrial effluents...
715
Reducing Line Loss01:18

Reducing Line Loss

In a three-phase circuit, line loss is an indicator of energy dissipated as heat due to the resistance of transmission lines. To address this, incorporating transformers into the system—a step-up transformer at the source and a step-down transformer at the load—is a strategic solution. Two three-phase transformers are introduced to improve this.
With a step-up transformer at the source, the voltage is increased, thereby reducing the current in the transmission lines since power loss in...
371
Anatomy of the Heart01:27

Anatomy of the Heart

The human heart is made up of three layers of tissue that are surrounded by the pericardium, a membrane that protects and confines the heart. The outermost layer, closest to the pericardium, is the epicardium. The pericardial cavity separates the pericardium from the epicardium. Beneath the epicardium is the myocardium, the middle layer, and the endocardium, the innermost layer. There are four chambers of the heart: the right atrium, the right ventricle, the left atrium, and the left ventricle.
119.5K