Exploring the Potential of Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) for Monitoring the Human Cardiovascular System
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Author
Solà, Josep
Gaggero, Pascal O.
Brunner, Josef X.
Chételat, Olivier
DOI
Abstract
The demand for devices to assess human cardiovascular function in ambulatory conditions is continuously increasing: while reducing the need for long hospitalization periods, ambulatory monitors reduce healthcare costs and improve patient comfort. In recent years, portable electrocardiograms, blood pressure monitors and pulse oximeters have been successfully released into the market paving the way towards the monitoring of cardiac and vascular parameters in out-patients. Unfortunately, these parameters still provide an incomplete picture of health status of the patient and do not fully fulfill clinical demand. The goal of this research is to explore the use of the emerging Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) technology for a novel application: the non-invasive and continuous monitoring of human cardiovascular function. In this report, CSEM illustrates the potential of this technology by providing in vivo measurements of arterial blood flow performed in a pig model.
Publication Reference
CSEM Scientific and Technical Report 2009, p. 99
Year
2009