Screening strategies for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that increases the risk
of thromboembolic events. Anticoagulation therapy to prevent AF-related stroke has been …
of thromboembolic events. Anticoagulation therapy to prevent AF-related stroke has been …
[HTML][HTML] A survey of heart anomaly detection using ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG)
H Li, P Boulanger - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally. An estimated
17.9 million people die from CVDs each year, representing 31% of all global deaths. Most …
17.9 million people die from CVDs each year, representing 31% of all global deaths. Most …
Wireless body area network for heart attack detection [Education Corner]
G Wolgast, C Ehrenborg, A Israelsson… - IEEE antennas and …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article describes a body area network (BAN) for measuring an electrocardiogram (ECG)
signal and transmitting it to a smartphone via Bluetooth for data analysis. The BAN uses a …
signal and transmitting it to a smartphone via Bluetooth for data analysis. The BAN uses a …
Advanced technology care innovation for older people in Italy: necessity and opportunity to promote health and wellbeing
F Lattanzio, AM Abbatecola, R Bevilacqua… - Journal of the American …, 2014 - Elsevier
Even though there is a constant and accelerating growth of the aging population worldwide,
such a rapid rise is negatively impacting available home and community services not able to …
such a rapid rise is negatively impacting available home and community services not able to …
[HTML][HTML] Monitoring symptoms of infectious diseases: Perspectives for printed wearable sensors
Infectious diseases possess a serious threat to the world's population, economies, and
healthcare systems. In this review, we cover the infectious diseases that are most likely to …
healthcare systems. In this review, we cover the infectious diseases that are most likely to …
A wearable fall detection system based on body area networks
L La Blunda, L Gutierrez-Madronal, MF Wagner… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Falls can have serious consequences for people, leading to restrictions in mobility or, in the
worst case, to traumatic-based cases of death. To provide rapid assistance, a portable fall …
worst case, to traumatic-based cases of death. To provide rapid assistance, a portable fall …
[HTML][HTML] Current practice and recommendations in UK epilepsy monitoring units. Report of a national survey and workshop
Purpose Inpatient video-EEG monitoring (VEM) is an important investigation in patients with
seizures or blackouts, and in the pre-surgical workup of patients with epilepsy. There has …
seizures or blackouts, and in the pre-surgical workup of patients with epilepsy. There has …
Technological approaches to remote monitoring of elderly people in cardiology: a usability perspective
S Spinsante, R Antonicelli, I Mazzanti… - International journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Moving from the experience gained in home telemonitoring of elderly patients with
Congestive Heart Failure, that confirmed a reduction of the rehospitalization rate and an …
Congestive Heart Failure, that confirmed a reduction of the rehospitalization rate and an …
[HTML][HTML] Variable agreement between wearable heart rate monitors during exercise in cystic fibrosis
M Gaynor, A Sawyer, S Jenkins, J Wood - ERJ Open Research, 2019 - Eur Respiratory Soc
In people with cystic fibrosis (CF), greater cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with
improved survival and quality of life. Wearable activity monitors are a popular method of …
improved survival and quality of life. Wearable activity monitors are a popular method of …