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This Belt Monitors Weak Hearts

Researchers have developed a novel wearable that monitors heart failure patients for disease progression.

Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University

When you think of a utility belt, you probably picture a construction worker whose belt houses the tools of their trade. According to a recent Medgadget article, there’s a new kind of utility belt that is just as useful, but for a different reason. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University created a smart belt that monitors heart failure patients for signs that their disease might be progressing. It measures heart rate, thoracic impedance, electrocardiogram, and motion to provide data on the patient’s status. The belt has been tested on patients going about routine activities like sitting, lying , standing, and walking with promising results.

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