Self-moistening chest strap could be used for multi-day ECGs

In order to conduct electrical signals from the skin, the electrodes on heart rate monitors need to be slightly moist. That's why gel is first applied to patients' skin. Unfortunately, that gel dries up within 24 hours. Now, however, scientists from Switzerland's Empa research institute are developing a solution – a self-moistening heart rate-monitoring chest strap, for use in situations where electrocardiograms (ECGs) need to be recorded over a period of several days... Continue Reading Self-moistening chest strap could be used for multi-day ECGs

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• Empa
• Heart Rate Monitor

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