Development of Underwear with Integrated 12 Channel ECG for Men and Women

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the most frequent cause of death worldwide. Cases of cardiac arrest can often be attributed to undetected cardiac arrhythmia. Detecting rare episodes of arrhythmia necessitates long-term ECG measurements along days or weeks. However, due to the relatively small number of electrodes used for these ECGs, abnormal episodes can still go unrecognized. This article thus describes the development of underwear with ten inbuilt textile ECG electrodes, allowing for the measurement of long-term 12-lead ECG. As against the constructs of other research groups, the position of electrodes offers the same detection directions as the common 12-lead ECG equipment in hospitals or medical practices. Long-term tests have shown the suitability of the sensory underwear variants for men and women to detect reliable ECG signals without disturbing the patients’ comfort.

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LONG-TERM TRENDS IN MARITAL STATUS MORTALITY DIFFERENCES IN THE NETHERLANDS 1850–1970

Journal of Biosocial Science ◽

10.1017/s0021932001002796 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 279-303 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

FRANS VAN POPPEL ◽

INEZ JOUNG

Keyword(s):

World War Ii ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Marital Status ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Relative Increase ◽

World War ◽

Men And Women ◽

Married Men ◽

Long Term Trends

This article describes the long-term trends in marital status mortality differences in the Netherlands using a unique dataset relating to the period 1850–1970. Poisson regression analysis was applied to calculate relative mortality risks by marital status. For two periods, cause-of-death by marital status could be used. Clear differences in mortality by marital status were observed, with strongly increasing advantages for married men and women and a relative increase in the mortality of widowed compared with non-married people. Excess mortality among single and formerly married men and women was visible in many cause-of-death categories, and this became more widespread during the last decades of the nineteenth century. Hypotheses are formulated that might explain why married men and women underwent a stronger decrease in mortality up until the end of World War II.

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Smartphone based ECG Acquisition and Analysis

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2021.35013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (VI) ◽

pp. 539-543

Author(s):

Renuka Vijay Kapse

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Health Monitoring ◽

Early Warning ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Ecg Signal ◽

Android Application ◽

Ecg Signals ◽

Heart Damage ◽

Electrocardiogram Ecg

Health monitoring and technologies related to health monitoring is an appealing area of research. The electrocardiogram (ECG) has constantly being mainstream estimation plan to evaluate and analyse cardiovascular diseases. Heart health is important for everyone. Heart needs to be monitored regularly and early warning can prevent the permanent heart damage. Also heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Hence the work presents a design of a mini wearable ECG system and it’s interfacing with the Android application. This framework is created to show and analyze the ECG signal got from the ECG wearable system. The ECG signals will be shipped off an android application via Bluetooth device. This system will automatically alert the user through SMS.

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Study of the pattern and management of blunt chest injuries in rural setup

International Surgery Journal ◽

10.18203/2349-2902.isj20174521 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 3482

Author(s):

Kuldeep Sharma ◽

Sushrut Pradeep Tated ◽

Ashish Ashokrao Hatkar

Keyword(s):

Cause Of Death ◽

Chest Trauma ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Age Group ◽

Radiological Findings ◽

Common Cause ◽

Chest Injuries ◽

The Common ◽

Two Wheeler

Background: Trauma is recognized as a serious public health problem. In fact, it is the leading cause of death and disability in the first four decades of life and is the third most common cause of death overall. Trauma may lead to short or long-term disability. Objective was to study the pattern of chest injuries with resultant underlying damage, in rural set up.Methods: The present study was carried out among 500 cases of age group 15 to 75 years, all religions and both sexes. All patients received in the Emergency Room (ER/Casualty) were immediately attended and history, primary survey and resuscitation were done simultaneously. X ray chest-erect position was taken and subsequent management either operative or non-operative was done according to clinic-radiological findings. After discharge, patients were followed on OPD basis till the time they return to the normal activity.Results: Majority of patients (31%) were from 55 to 65 years of age group and were male (64.2%). Vehicular accident was the commonest (56.8 %) cause of injury. Vehicular accidents were the most common cause of chest injuries. In vehicular accidents two-wheeler riders were the common victims (55.28%). Assault was 2nd most common mode of injury. Among those patients who sustained chest trauma had average VAS 6 (49.2%) followed by 4 (45%). Majority of patient were treated conservatively (93.6%).Conclusions: The most active age group and males were affected with commonly vehicular accidents. They mainly suffered chest injuries.

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In-hospital and long-term mortality in patients with arrhythmic storm

European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care ◽

10.1093/ehjacc/zuab020.021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

D Garcia-Arribas ◽

E Lopez De Sa ◽

S Rosillo ◽

J Caro ◽

E Armada ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Hospital Mortality ◽

Cardiogenic Shock ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

First Episode ◽

Term Survival ◽

Long Term Mortality

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): Beca para la Formación e Investigación en Cuidados Críticos Cardiológicos concedida por la Asociación de Cardiopatía Isquémica y Cuidados Críticos Cardiológicosde la SEC Introduction Available data on arrhythmic storm (AS) is usually obtained from retrospective observational studies based on series of patients (pts) with ICD or who undergo ablation. Therefore, selection bias limits the evidence regarding mortality and prognosis of this entity. Purpose/ Methods Describe in-hospital and long-term mortality of pts admitted between 2006 and 2020 for AS in the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) of 2 tertiary hospitals in Spain. Results A total of 190 episodes of AS in 169 pts were retrospectively analysed. Baseline characteristics are depicted in Table 1. In-hospital mortality was 18.9%. Mortality in STEMI related AS was 44.2%, while in the rest of aetiologies was 6.1% (p < 0.001). In-hospital cause of death was heart failure or cardiogenic shock (32.4%), refractory AS (20.6%), cardiac arrest due to pulseless activity (8.8%), severe postanoxic encephalopathy (14.7%), septic shock (8.8%), others (14.7%). long-term follow-up was obtained in 154 pts. Among those patients who survived after the first episode of AS, median follow up was 2.85 years. Long term mortality was 49.7%. Long-term survival did not differ among STEMI related AS (8.30 years, 95% CI 5.62 to 10.98) and the rest of aetiologies (6.91 years, 95% CI 5.75 to 8.07), Log rank 0.33. Kapplan-Meier survival curves are presented in Figure 1. Long-term cause of death was AS (8.3%), heart failure or cardiogenic shock (14.6%), cardiac arrest due to pulseless activity (4.2%), STEMI (2.1%), stroke (8.3%), cancer (10.4%), pneumonia and sepsis (22.9%) and unknown (29.2%). Conclusion In-hospital mortality in patients with AS requiring admission to an ACCU differs depending on the aetiology being worst in STEMI related AS. Long term mortality remains high and do not depend on the ethiology. Baseline CharacteristicsAge (SD) years66.5 (13.3)Male gender (%)141 (83.4)Previous VT ablation38 (22.4)Previous LVEF (SD)37.9 (13.1)Previous coronary artery disease (%)77 (45.5)Hypertrophic myocardiopathy (%)4 (23.7)Dilated myocardiopathy (%)24 (14.2)Previous Myocarditis (%)1 (0.6)Ventricular dysplasia (%)2 (1.2)Canalopathy (%)3 (1.8)ICD carrier (%)95 (55.6)Abstract Figure 1

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Sex-related trends of cardiovascular risk perception and prevention behaviors: results from the italian society of cardiovascular survey

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3178 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽

Author(s):

A Polimeni ◽

S Sorrentino ◽

P Crea ◽

C Spaccarotella ◽

A Mongiardo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Funding Source ◽

Cvd Risk ◽

Private Company ◽

Men And Women

Abstract Background Recent reports evidenced gender differences in the knowledge, perception and awareness of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular diseases. Purposes To evaluate trends in awareness of cardiovascular risk, as well as knowledge of symptoms and preventive behaviors related to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods As part of Vivi con il Cuore (campaign with the goal of raising awareness about women's heart disease) a nationwide survey was conducted. Standardized questions on awareness of CVD risk, as well as prevention behaviors and barriers, were provided through a computer-assisted web interviewing platform to a large sample of Italians citizens ranging from 40 to 70 years old. The sample was representative of the population by age, sex, and area of geographical residence. Results A total of 1,000 subjects were included in this survey, of which 511 (51%) female. About 60% of women indicated cancer as the leading cause of death among female sex, while only 22% indicated cardiovascular disease. Similarly, when the same question was asked to men, 44% indicated cancer and 21% cardiovascular disease, observations that were consistent across age categories. Although a well sizable part of the population (90% of the interviewees) have consulted the general practitioner in the last year, only 45% of women and 56% of men declared to receive information about CVD risk. Almost 84% among men and women, recognized the importance of knowing how to understand the symptoms of a heart attack due to the possibility of survival. An additional survey was conducted among young cardiologists under 40 years old, including a total of 200 young cardiologists, similarly distributed among men and women (47% and 53% respectively). About 24% of young cardiologists indicated breast cancer as the leading cause of death in women, while only 70% reported cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, 35% of participants reported that they did not have adequate training on the risks of heart disease in women. Conclusions In this survey, only 22% of women were aware that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women. Likewise, a well sizable part of young cardiologists (30%) does not recognize cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in women. These data should inform public health campaigns to focus on evidence-based strategies to prevent CVD and to help target messages that resonate and motivate women to take action. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Private company. Main funding source(s): Abbott

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Abstract P159: Causes of Late Death in Patients Discharged Alive after In-hospital Cardiac Arrest: Arrhythmic or Not?

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.118.suppl_18.s_1479-d ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽

Author(s):

Wessel Keuper ◽

Nick Clappers ◽

Hendrik-Jan Dieker ◽

Marc A Brouwer ◽

Freek W Verheugt

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Term Survival ◽

Late Death ◽

Arrhythmic Death ◽

Single Centre Study ◽

Therapeutic Considerations ◽

Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Background Survival to discharge after in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is approximately 17%. Data on longer-term survival is scarce and 1-year survival varies between 50 to 80% for patients who survived to discharge. The cause of late death in this patient population is unknown. However, this is of great importance for therapeutic considerations such as prevention of arrhythmic death with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD). Therefore, we obtained long-term survival and the cause of death of patients surviving to discharge after in-hospital cardiac arrest. Methods Single centre study of consecutive in-hospital cardiac arrest patients ≥ 18 years. The cause of late death was based on data obtained from medical records, interviews with general practitioners or if available, autopsy reports. Deaths were classified according to a modified scheme for deaths used in antiarrhythmic trials. Results Between 1997 and 2004 a total of 222 in-hospital cardiac arrest patients underwent CPR and 42 (19%) patients survived to discharge. After a median follow-up of 2.9 years (IQR 1.5–7.2) 18 (43%) patients had died. There were 6 cardiac and 12 non-cardiac causes of death (table ). Of the cardiac causes 2 were arrhythmic and 4 non-arrhythmic. Amongst the 18 deceased patients 7 had ventricular fibrillation at the in-hospital cardiac arrest and thus an indication for an ICD. Of these patients one eventually had an arrhythmic cause of death. Conclusion In this study of patients discharged alive after in-hospital cardiac arrest 3-year survival was 60%. Surprisingly a late cause of death of cardiac origin was found in only a third of the patients and was mostly non-arrhythmic. Of the 7 patients with a current ICD-indication after the index event only one had a potentially preventable arrhythmic cause of late death. Validation of these findings in larger studies seems warranted.

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3529 Long-term cardiovascular consequences of obesity: 20 year follow-up of more that 15,000 middle aged men and women (the Renfrew-Palsley study)

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1016/s0195-668x(03)96135-5 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 686

Author(s):

N MURPHY

Keyword(s):

Middle Aged ◽

Men And Women ◽

Consequences Of Obesity

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The foundations of peaceful coexistence after the war ... Mosul is a model

Tikrit Journal For Political Science ◽

10.25130/poltic.v0i16.146 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 178

Author(s):

Omar Hashim Thanon

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Diversity ◽

Psychological Consequences ◽

Peaceful Coexistence ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Mass Displacement ◽

The Common ◽

Near Term ◽

Post War ◽

Common Destiny

Since peaceful coexistence reflects in its various aspects the concept of harmony between the members of the same society with their different national, religious and sectarian affiliations, as well as their attitudes and ideas, what brings together these are the common bonds such as land, interests and common destiny. But this coexistence is exposing for crises and instability and the theft of rights and other that destroy the communities with their different religious, national, sectarian, ethnic aspects, especially if these led to a crisis of fighting or war, which produces only destruction and mass displacement, ttherefore, the process of bridging the gap between the different parts of society in the post-war phase through a set of requirements that serve as the basis for the promotion of peaceful coexistence within the same country to consolidate civil and community peace in order to create a general framework and a coherent basis to reconstruct the community again. Hence the premise of the research by asking about the extent of the possibility and ability of the community of religious and ethnic diversity, which has been exposed to these crises, which aimed at this diversity, basically to be able to rise and re-integrate within the same country and thus achieve civil and community peace, and Mosul is an example for that, the negative effects of the war and the accomplices of many criminal acts have given rise to hatred and fear for all, leading to the loss of livelihoods, which in the long term may have devastating social and psychological consequences. To clarify all of this, the title of the first topic was a review of the concept and origin of peaceful coexistence. While the second topic dealt with the requirements of peaceful coexistence and social integration in Mosul, the last topic has identified the most important challenges facing the processes of coexistence and integration in Mosul. All this in order to paint a better future for the conductor at all levels in the near term at the very least to achieve the values of this peaceful coexistence, especially in the post-war period.

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