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Optical technologies for multiparametric heart failure management beyond the hospital
Miguel Vidal1, Ana Sofia Assunção2, José Mesquita-Bastos3
1i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, BIOS Lab on a Chip Group, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands; School of Chemical Sciences, Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Dublin, D09 V209, Ireland.
Talanta
|August 9, 2025
Summary
Optical sensing technologies offer innovative, non-invasive tools for monitoring heart failure (HF) biomarkers and physiology at home. This approach enables personalized prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Optical Sensing Technologies
- Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Background:
- Rising heart failure (HF) prevalence necessitates decentralized, cost-effective diagnostic tools.
- Regular monitoring of HF biomarkers and physiology is crucial for reducing hospitalization and mortality.
- Patient-centered sensing technologies can personalize HF prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advances in optical sensing for non-invasive, point-of-care HF monitoring outside clinical settings.
- To critically analyze key optical technologies (plasmonics, colorimetry, fluorescence, optical fibers, photoplethysmography) for HF management.
- To present a multiparametric framework integrating diverse optical techniques for enhanced diagnostic value and decentralized care.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent advances in optical sensing technologies for HF monitoring.
- Analysis of analytical performance and integration of technologies into personal use platforms.
- Discussion of integration with microfluidics, dermal tattoos, patches, textiles, and smartphone interfaces.
Main Results:
- Optical sensing technologies show promise for non-invasive, point-of-care HF monitoring.
- Integration with emerging systems enables real-time, personalized HF management.
- Synergistic application of diverse optical techniques enhances diagnostic value.
Conclusions:
- Optical analytics can reshape chronic disease monitoring beyond the hospital.
- Technological integration offers a path toward real-time, personalized HF management.
- Further research into limitations and clinical translation is needed for widespread adoption.
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