An ultra-high input impedance ECG amplifier for long-term monitoring of athletes

Gaetano Gargiulo, Paolo Bifulco, Mario Cesarelli, Mariano Ruffo, Maria Romano, Rafael A. Calvo, Craig Jin, Andre van Schaik

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    Abstract

    We present a new, low-power electrocardiogram (ECG) recording system with an ultra-high input impedance that enables the use of long-lasting, dry electrodes. The system incorporates a low-power Bluetooth module for wireless connectivity and is designed to be suitable for long-term monitoring during daily activities. The new system using dry electrodes was compared with a clinically approved ECG reference system using gelled Ag/AgCl electrodes and performance was found to be equivalent. In addition, the system was used to monitor an athlete during several physical tasks, and a good quality ECG was obtained in all cases, including when the athlete was totally submerged in fresh water.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-9
    Number of pages9
    JournalMedical Devices: Evidence and Research
    Volume3
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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