Home monitoring device for cardiovascular diseases

Abstract

This paper presents the preliminary work made in the framework of the research project SIMPA 11-070. The aim of this project is to develop a medical device for monitoring some vital parameters on patients with chronically diseases (like cardiovascular diseases) that alongside a software application, it provides an integrated solution of monitoring the evolution of the disease in order to optimize the treatment. The entire system includes two essential components: Home Monitoring Device (HMD) and Remote Care Centre (RCC). The HMD monitoring the following parameters: ECG signal, heart rate (HR), arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) and blood pressure (BP). This device is connected to the transmitter and allows management of patients remotely. The Remote Care Centre (RCC) receives all data through various communication channels (Internet Protocol link, GSM, GPRS etc). This information from the patient is processed and entered into a database. The storage of data will be made after the validation of that patient and the systems offer confidentiality to the patients by encryption of data transmission. © 2009 Springer.