Low-Cost Nano Sensor to Diagnose Heart Attack

Medical equipment data
Health topic Cardiovascular diseases
Health classification Diagnosis
Project data
Type
Authors
Location Mumbai, India
Status
Years
Made No
Replicated No

Problem being addressed

Heart attacks are occurring at an increasing rate due to poor eating habits and less active lifestyles. Heart attacks occur without warning and require immediate attention and rapid treatment. As of now, it's extremely difficult to detect when a heart attack will occur.

Detailed description of the solution

These nano sensors are able to detect a heart attack by measuring the stress symptom in the heart and converting it into an electrical signal. They can wirelessly transmit the signal to doctors for quick diagnosis and treatment. These sensors are inexpensive and can be worn by people prone to cardiac disease at all times.

Designed by

  • Designed by: A team of scientists in the department of electrical engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai

When and where it was tested/implemented

Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai in 2007

References

Externally generated reports

Balaji, Fakir. "India Develops Affordable Nano Sensors to Detect Heart Attack." Twocircles.net. N.p., 6 Jan. 2010. Web. 01 Apr. 2013. Link Available here

"IIT Develops Affordable Nano Sensors to Detect Heart Attack." MumbaiMirror.com. N.p., 7 Jan. 2010. Web. 02 Apr. 2013. Link Available here

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