Method for recording an electrocardiogram
First Claim
1. A method for recording an electrocardiogram comprising the steps of:
- embedding electrocardiogram electrodes in the body moldplacing a body in a substantially rigid body mold having an impression intimately matching the entire length of the dorsal portion of the body, whereby the substantial rigidity of the body mold holds the electrocardiogram electrodes in proximal contact with the body; and
recording the amplified electrode voltage of the electrocardiogram electrodes.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a system, apparatus and method for gathering physiological data. Basic to the system of the present invention is a rigid body mold having preferably a negative impression of the dorsal half of the body. By connecting and/or embedding sensors to the body mold at specific locations, e.g., accelerometers, thermistors, and electrocardiogram electrodes, the sensors will be accurately and reproducibly positioned next to a specific body location each time the subject lies in the body mold. The body mold can be used to insulate the body from external motions thereby facilitating the preparation of a ballistocardiogram. The exact re-positioning of the body in the mold allows exact determination of the center of gravity in the horizontal plane of the body.
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2 Claims
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1. A method for recording an electrocardiogram comprising the steps of:
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embedding electrocardiogram electrodes in the body mold placing a body in a substantially rigid body mold having an impression intimately matching the entire length of the dorsal portion of the body, whereby the substantial rigidity of the body mold holds the electrocardiogram electrodes in proximal contact with the body; and recording the amplified electrode voltage of the electrocardiogram electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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