This technology describes an algorithm to measure the electrical activity of the heart using ultrasound imaging.
Current ultra-fast cardiac imaging techniques utilize an electrocardiogram (ECG) or involve an invasive catheterization procedure. However, catheterization carries patient risk, while ECG sometimes fails to detect arrhythmias, such as when the atria and ventricles follow different rhythms. Thus, there is a need for an imaging-based technique to monitor heartbeat in order to detect arrhythmias.
This technology enables the detection of heart arrhythmias without an ECG signal or catheterization. This technology operates by collecting images of the heart as it beats and comparing the structural changes from one cycle to the next, allowing for the simple detection of irregularities in the electrical impulses. This technology is compatible with multiple imaging techniques, including ultrasound, magnetic resonance (MR), or computerized tomography (CT) imaging techniques. The simplicity and versatility of this technology could have a significant impact on the diagnosis and monitoring of heart arrhythmias.
The technique has been successfully tested on the cardiovascular system of healthy human subjects.
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