Development of a Novel Contactless Mechanocardiograph Device
A novel method of detecting mechanical movement of the heart, Mechanocardiography (MCG), with no connection to the subject's body is presented. This measurement is based on radar technology and it has been proven through this research work that the acquired signal is highly correlated to the ph...
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/436870 |
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Summary: | A novel method of detecting mechanical movement of the heart, Mechanocardiography (MCG), with no connection to the subject's body is presented. This measurement is based on radar technology and it has been proven through this research work that the acquired signal is highly correlated to the phonocardiograph signal and acceleration-based ballistocardiograph signal (BCG) recorded directly from the sternum. The heart rate and respiration rate have been extracted from the acquired signal as two possible physiological monitoring applications of the radar-based MCG device. |
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ISSN: | 1687-6415 1687-6423 |