M Oehler et al 2008 Physiol. Meas. 29 783 doi:10.1088/0967-3334/29/7/007
M Oehler, V Ling1, K Melhorn2 and M Schilling
Show affiliationsCapacitive sensors can be employed for measuring the electrocardiogram of a human heart without electric contact with the skin. This configuration avoids contact problems experienced by conventional electrocardiography. In our studies, we integrated these capacitive electrocardiogram electrodes in a 15-sensor array and combined this array with a tablet personal computer. By placing the system on the patient's body, we can measure a 15-channel electrocardiogram even through clothes and without any preparation. The goal of this development is to provide a new diagnostic tool that offers the user a reproducible, easy access to a fast and spatially resolved diagnostic 'heart view'.
87.80.-y Biophysical techniques (research methods)
87.19.R- Mechanical and electrical properties of tissues and organs
Issue 7 (July 2008)
Received 16 January 2008, accepted for publication 21 April 2008
Published 18 June 2008
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