A wearable, non-invasive, and non-intrusive hemodynamic monitoring device is disclosed for
continuous monitoring of left ventricular (LV) hemodynamic waveforms and associated cardiovascular parameters. The device includes a flexible body with laterally extending
electrode wings and a central rigid housing containing
signal acquisition and transmission
electronics. In various embodiments, the device includes either two or three wings configured for placement along the midsternal region and over the
carotid arteries to enable simultaneous acquisition of electrical and mechanical signals via bioimpedance, ECG / EKG, and
accelerometer sensors. Each wing incorporates tetrapolar bioimpedance
electrode arrays, current injection electrodes,
voltage sensing electrodes, and accelerometers to capture thoracic and cervical physiological signals necessary for estimating parameters such as left ventricular end diastolic pressure,
extracellular fluid,
left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiac out,
stroke volume and QRS measures. The sensor signals are routed through flexible interconnects or magnetic
mating connectors to the central housing. The
system includes a
wireless transmitter module supporting
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other
wireless standards, a power supply and
power management circuitry, and is constructed on ultra-thin, stretchable substrates composed of biocompatible flexible polymers. The
modular design also includes user-serviceable magnetic connectors and optional
adhesive layers for improved
skin contact, thereby enabling continuous, real-time
cardiovascular monitoring suitable for
ambulatory and remote healthcare environments.