Wearable Wireless Cardiovascular Monitoring Using Textile-Based Nanosensor and Nanomaterial Systems

Electronics

Prashanth Shyamkumar¹  Pratyush Rai¹  Sechang Oh¹  Mouli Ramasamy¹  Robert E. Harbaugh² 

[1] Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; E-Mails:;Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; E-Mail:

关键词: nanotextiles;    smart textiles;    electrocardiography;    wearable healthcare;    cardiovascular disorders;    ambulatory monitoring;    dry electrodes;    conductive nanocomposites;    smartphone;   

DOI  :  10.3390/electronics3030504

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Wearable and ultraportable electronics coupled with pervasive computing are poised to revolutionize healthcare services delivery. The potential cost savings in both treatment, as well as preventive care are the focus of several research efforts across the globe. In this review, we describe the motivations behind wearable solutions to real-time cardiovascular monitoring from a perspective of current healthcare services, as well as from a systems design perspective. We identify areas where emerging research is underway, namely: nanotechnology in textile-based wearable monitors and healthcare solutions targeted towards smart devices, like smartphones and tablets.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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