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Portable system and method for monitoring of a heart and other body functions

  • US 8,467,860 B2
  • Filed: 01/20/2009
  • Issued: 06/18/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for continuous monitoring of heart activity of a user, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing at least six sensors to limbs and a torso of a user, wherein said at least six sensors are configured for portability to enable a continuous period of diagnostic monitoring of the user sufficient to form a medical diagnosis;

    obtaining raw electrocardiogram data sufficient to determine a complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading from the user using said at least six sensors configured for continuous monitoring of the user;

    maintaining said at least six sensors in association with the user for a period of diagnostic monitoring sufficient to form the medical diagnosis;

    converting the raw electrocardiogram data to a complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading suitable for formulating a medical diagnosis;

    comparing the complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading to at least one predetermined threshold electrocardiogram parameter to form a comparison;

    transmitting the complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading to at least one destination;

    formulating the medical diagnosis of the user at said at least one destination using the complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram reading; and

    wherein the continuous monitoring is done while performing routine mobile activities.

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