Advances in Cardiovascular Wearable Devices
Sheikh Muhammad Asher Iqbal1,2, Mary Ann Leavitt3, Imadeldin Mahgoub1
1Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.
Biosensors
|November 26, 2024
Summary
Wearable devices offer inexpensive, continuous monitoring for cardiovascular diseases, improving diagnosis and management. This review covers recent advances in wearable cardiovascular technology and artificial intelligence applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant global health burden.
- Traditional diagnostic tools for CVDs have limitations in continuous monitoring.
- Wearable devices present a promising alternative for accessible cardiovascular health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in wearable devices for cardiovascular disease management.
- To categorize wearable cardiovascular devices based on underlying technologies.
- To explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiovascular diagnostics.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on cardiovascular wearable devices.
- Categorization of devices by sensing technology: galvanic contact, photoplethysmography (PPG), and radio frequency (RF) waves.
- Discussion of implantable versus wearable cardiovascular monitoring solutions.
Main Results:
- Wearable devices offer cost-effective, real-time monitoring for cardiovascular conditions.
- Galvanic contact, PPG, and RF waves are key technologies enabling wearable cardiovascular monitoring.
- Artificial intelligence enhances the diagnostic capabilities of these devices.
Conclusions:
- Wearable technology is revolutionizing cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management.
- Integration of AI with wearable devices offers significant potential for personalized cardiovascular care.
- Future perspectives point towards more sophisticated and integrated cardiovascular monitoring systems.
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