Electrocardiographic patch devices and contemporary wireless cardiac monitoring.
File(s)
Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Cardiac electrophysiologic derangements often coexist with disorders of the circulatory system. Capturing and diagnosing arrhythmias and conduction system disease may lead to a change in diagnosis, clinical management and patient outcomes. Standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitors and event recorders have served as useful diagnostic tools over the last few decades. However, their shortcomings are only recently being addressed by emerging technologies. With advances in device miniaturization and wireless technologies, and changing consumer expectations, wearable "on-body" ECG patch devices have evolved to meet contemporary needs. These devices are unobtrusive and easy to use, leading to increased device wear time and diagnostic yield. While becoming the standard for detecting arrhythmias and conduction system disorders in the outpatient setting where continuous ECG monitoring in the short to medium term (days to weeks) is indicated, these cardiac devices and related digital mobile health technologies are reshaping the clinician-patient interface with important implications for future healthcare delivery.
Date Issued
2015-05-27
Date Acceptance
2015-04-27
Citation
Frontiers in Physiology, 2015, 6
ISSN
1664-042X
Publisher
Frontiers
Journal / Book Title
Frontiers in Physiology
Volume
6
Copyright Statement
© 2015 Fung, Järvelin, Doshi, Shinbane, Carlson, Grazette, Chang, Sangha, Huikuri and Peters. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
License URL
Subjects
ambulatory patients
arrhythmias
cardiac
conduction system disorders
electrocardiography
healthcare delivery
medical devices
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
149