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Detection of electrical and mechanical cardio-vascular activities

US8548577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

Jens Muhlsteff · Aachen, DE
Jeroen Adrianus Johannes Thijs · Waldfeucht, DE
Robert Pinter · Wulfen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 2, 2007
Grant date	Oct 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 17, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/318
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device detects electrical and mechanical cardio-vascular activities of patient, especially early decompensation detection of congestive heart failure patients (CHF). The device includes a transmitter for transmitting electromagnetic signals of a predefined frequency into the chest of the patient, a Doppler radar sensor (1) for detecting a Doppler radar signal reflected in the patient's chest, and an ECG unit (3) for capturing an ECG signal of the patient's heart. This device allows for simultaneous detection of electrical and mechanical cardio-vascular activities of a patient which can be used in an easy and reliable way and which allows for implementation in a hand-held or wearable device.

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