Abstract:
This paper discusses a personalized heart
monitoring system using smart phones and wireless
(bio) sensors. We combine ubiquitous computing with
mobile health technology to monitor the wellbeing of
high risk cardiac patients. The smart phone analyses in
real-time the ECG data and determines whether the
person needs external help. We focus on two life
threatening arrhythmias: Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
and Ventricular Tachycardia (VT). The smart phone
can automatically alert the ambulance and pre
assigned caregivers when a VF/VT arrhythmia is
detected. The system can be personalized to the needs
and requirements of the patient. It can be used to give
advice (e.g. exercise more) or to reassure the patient
when the bio-sensors and environmental data are
within predefined ranges.
