2023-04-22 09:57:00
Developed by cardiologists and emergency physicians at Harboview Medical Center, a new device capable of quickly detecting whether patients in cardiac arrest also have obstructed heart valves is undergoing testing.
The device, which is a bracelet, contains sensors capable of detecting levels of troponin – a protein found in the heart muscle that appears in the bloodstream when an artery is blocked, indicating a heart attack.
According to the developers, the device is able to detect the levels of this protein in up to 5 minutes, something that can be unique thanks to the possible emergency situation of a patient in conditions of heart attack and/or clogged arteries.
Currently, screening for cardiac obstructions happens mainly in two ways: through an electrocardiogram (ECG) test or through a blood test to determine troponin levels. However, the ECG is inaccurate for patients who have had a cardiac arrest and the blood test can take hours.
In addition to cardiac arrest patients, the device can also be used in groups experiencing chest pain in order to identify any dangerous obstructions. With the device, the aim is to obtain faster and more accurate results than those obtained through current screenings.
Under the promise of revolutionizing the diagnosis of cardiac obstructions, the study will involve 30 patients, whose results will be analyzed over time. The expectation is that the first results will begin to appear in 2024.
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