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Apparatus and method for detection of syncopes

A technology of subjects and sensors, applied in applications, measuring pulse rate/heart rate, diagnostic recording/measurement, etc., can solve problems such as difficult to live alone

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-11-10
KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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[0004] This fainting poses serious problems for elderly patients because it makes it more difficult for them to live alone

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[0017] Reference attached figure 1 to attach image 3 , the embodiment of the present invention includes a patch 10 , a wristband 20 and a processing unit 30 . The patch 10 is worn on the chest and in this embodiment is incorporated into apparel, here a T-shirt.

[0018] A plurality of sensors are incorporated in the patch 10 . The patch 10 includes an ECG sensor 12 .

[0019] The patch 10 also includes other sensors, an accelerometer 14 for measuring motion and posture. A battery 17 is also provided and the whole patch should use very low power consumption. Other features of the patch are optional and will be discussed below.

[0020] Wristband 20 includes pulse sensor 22 .

[0021] Pulse sensor 22 may be a mechanical piezoelectric sensor, eg, an optical sensor that detects passing pulse waves by measuring changes in light absorption, or a bioimpedance sensor.

[0022] A processing unit 30 is provided and worn. The processing unit 30 includes a microphone 32 for captu...

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Apparatus for detecting impending vasovagal syncopes includes a plurality of ECG sensors (12), one of which is located close to the heart and a remote pulse sensor (22) located away from the heart. A processing unit (30) measures the pulse transit time for a pulse to travel from the heart ECG sensor to the remote pulse sensor.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to methods and devices for detecting vasovagal syncope. Background technique [0002] Vasovagal syncope is a sudden loss of consciousness whose cause is not fully understood, but involves a drop in blood pressure leading to fainting. This type of fainting can be dangerous in elderly patients because passing out can lead to injury from the fall. [0003] As the population ages, a significant percentage of the population over the age of seventy will suffer from vasovagal syncope to some degree within the next decade. One statistic shows that within ten years 23% of the elderly population will be afflicted with syncope, and this event may account for 5% of emergency department visits and 3% of hospital visits for such patients. Thus, the problem of vasovagal syncope is widespread. [0004] This fainting poses serious problems for elderly patients because it makes it more difficult for them to live alone. [0005] It would...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B5/024
CPCA61B5/0285A61B5/681A61B5/6805A61B5/02416A61B2562/0219A61B5/02125A61B5/024
Inventor J·A·J·西杰斯J·米尔史蒂夫
Owner KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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