https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-wearable-heart-technology.html logotype Topics Conditions * Week's top * Latest news * Unread news * Subscribe [ ] Science X Account [ ] [ ] [*] Remember me Sign In Click here to sign in with or Forget Password? Not a member? Sign up Learn more * Addiction * Alzheimer's disease & dementia * Arthritis & Rheumatism * Attention deficit disorders * Autism spectrum disorders * Biomedical technology * Cardiology * Dentistry * Diabetes * Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes * Endocrinology & Metabolism * Gastroenterology * Genetics * Gerontology & Geriatrics * Health * Health informatics * HIV & AIDS * Immunology * Inflammatory disorders * Medical economics * Medical research * Medications * Neuroscience * Obstetrics & gynaecology * Oncology & Cancer * Ophthalmology * Other * Overweight & Obesity * Parkinson's & Movement disorders * Pediatrics * Psychology & Psychiatry * Radiology & Imaging * Sleep disorders * Sports medicine & Kinesiology * Surgery * Vaccination * Asthma * Breast cancer * Cardiovascular disease * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Colon cancer * Coronary artery disease * Dementia * Depression * Heart attack * Heart disease * High blood pressure * Influenza * Kidney disease * Leukemia * Lung cancer * Malaria * Melanoma * Multiple sclerosis * Myocardial infarction * Ovarian cancer * Post traumatic stress disorder * Rheumatoid arthritis * Schizophrenia * Skin cancer * Stroke * Type 2 diabetes * Full List >> [INS::INS] * * share this! * Share * Tweet * Share * Email 1. Home 2. Cardiology 1. Home 2. Biomedical technology * * * --------------------------------------------------------------------- April 30, 2025 The GIST Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology by University of Mississippi Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection tech Researchers are developing a lightweight, efficient chip that can be implanted on wearable devices to detect heart attacks in real time. Detecting a heart attack as it happens can save patients critical time in getting lifesaving treatment. Credit: John McCustion / University Marketing and Communications Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. That's where a new technology from the University of Mississippi comes in to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional methods. In a study published in papers from the International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Blockchain and Communication Technologies, electrical and computer engineering assistant professor Kasem Khalil shows that a new technology developed at his lab could improve heart attack detection methods without sacrificing accuracy. "For this issue, a few minutes or even a few extra seconds is going to give this person the care they need before it becomes worse," Khalil said. "Compared to traditional methods, our technology is up to two times faster, while still highly accurate. Our target was not only to increase performance for classifying heart attacks. We are also focusing on the design. If we want to make this device a usable machine for any person, that means it has to be something lightweight and economical." In the United States, someone dies from a heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart disease--a collection of underlying conditions that can lead to a heart attack--is the leading cause of death in the United States. Khalil and his team used artificial intelligence and advanced mathematics to design a chip that can analyze electrocardiograms, known as ECGs--graphs of the heart's electrical signals--and detect a heart attack in real-time. The resulting technology is lightweight and energy-efficient enough to be embedded in wearable devices while still being 92.4% accurate--higher than many current methods. "We wanted to be able to implement this in a way that is real," said Tamador Mohaidat, a doctoral student in Khalil's lab and co-author of the publication. "This is portable hardware that can be in wearable or monitoring devices. "This method will save lives because we can monitor the heart in real time." Mohaidat, from Irbid, Jordan, focused on creating the artificial neural network, while Md. Rahat Kader Khan focused on building the software for the device. Khan, a second-year computer engineering graduate student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, said the Khalil lab is unique in that it focuses on all aspects of the technology they hope to create. "Some labs only focus on the software part, and they don't think about the hardware that's needed," Khan said. "But in our lab, we focus on the whole product. Each of us has a responsibility, but we work together. That's how we optimize the whole system, by focusing on the overall architecture." Current methods of heart attack detection must often happen in a medical facility. A patient experiencing chest pain or who suspects they're having a heart attack must first go through an electrocardiogram or blood tests to diagnose their condition. All of that takes time that a patient might not have, the researchers said. If a wearable device such as a watch or a phone can cut down on diagnosis time, patients could get faster treatment. "When a patient is having a heart attack, the sooner you can treat them, the less likely they are to have permanent damage," Khalil said. "There's a huge time-sensitive element to heart attacks." While Khalil and his team continue developing the technology, he said he sees other health care applications for these devices. "We want to be able to predict or identify many problems using technology like this," he said, "whether that's heart attacks or seizures or dementia. The detection of a disease or condition depends on the disease itself, but we're working to find faster, more efficient ways of doing that." More information: Enhanced Heart Attack Detection with Neural Networks, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-82377-0_44 link.springer.com/chapter /10.1 ... 978-3-031-82377-0_44 Provided by University of Mississippi Citation: Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology (2025, April 30) retrieved 11 May 2025 from https:// medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-wearable-heart-technology.html This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore further New laser light diagnostic tool quickly detects earliest sign of heart attack --------------------------------------------------------------------- shares * Facebook * Twitter * Email Feedback to editors * Featured * Last Comments * Popular Study uncovers gene networks driving the development of distinct neuron subtypes in the human cerebral cortex May 10, 2025 0 Independent evaluations refute claims of novel neurological disease in New Brunswick May 10, 2025 0 Chatbot accuracy: Study evaluates medical advice from AI chatbots and other sources May 9, 2025 0 Foam treatment rapidly relieves itch and clears stubborn scalp psoriasis lesions May 9, 2025 0 BabyBot: Soft robotic infant mimics feeding behaviors from birth to 6 months old May 8, 2025 0 --------------------------------------------------------------------- [gif] Man bitten by snakes 200 times may help create new antivenom May 10, 2025 [gif] Study uncovers gene networks driving the development of distinct neuron subtypes in the human cerebral cortex May 10, 2025 [gif] Independent evaluations refute claims of novel neurological disease in New Brunswick May 10, 2025 [gif] Weight-loss drugs cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds, research in Ireland suggests May 9, 2025 [gif] Fat-rich fluid found to fuel immune failure in ovarian cancer May 9, 2025 [gif] Studies point to redlining as a 'perfect storm' for breast cancer May 9, 2025 [gif] Study shows a virtual nurse can persuade you to get vaccinated May 9, 2025 [gif] Novel cancer immunotherapy offers new hope for late-stage cancer patients May 9, 2025 [gif] Fatty liver in pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth May 9, 2025 [gif] Cholesterol pill helps those at high risk of heart attack and stroke: Study May 9, 2025 [INS::INS] * Related Stories [gif] New laser light diagnostic tool quickly detects earliest sign of heart attack Oct 16, 2024 [gif] Low-cost, portable device could diagnose heart attacks in minutes Oct 1, 2021 [gif] Artificial intelligence could improve heart attack diagnosis to reduce pressure on emergency departments May 11, 2023 [gif] Panic attack or heart attack? Here's how to tell the difference Feb 19, 2021 [gif] New study suggests ECG-AI can detect cardiovascular disease risks sooner Oct 25, 2023 [gif] More sensitive blood test diagnoses heart attacks faster Aug 6, 2018 * Recommended for you [gif] Cholesterol pill helps those at high risk of heart attack and stroke: Study May 9, 2025 [gif] Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in gums May 9, 2025 [gif] Functional bioprinted spinal disks offer new hope for understanding and treating back pain May 9, 2025 [gif] Minimally invasive disc injection reduces pain and improves function in chronic back pain, feasibility study finds May 8, 2025 [gif] Lab-on-a-chip devices offer home tests for stress and cardiac issues May 8, 2025 [gif] BabyBot: Soft robotic infant mimics feeding behaviors from birth to 6 months old May 8, 2025 Load comments (0) Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A lightweight, energy-efficient wearable device has been developed to detect heart attacks in real time by analyzing ECG signals using artificial intelligence. The technology achieves 92.4% accuracy and operates up to twice as fast as traditional methods, enabling earlier intervention and potentially reducing permanent damage. Its design allows for broad, practical use outside clinical settings. This summary was automatically generated using LLM. Full disclaimer Let us know if there is a problem with our content Use this form if you have come across a typo, inaccuracy or would like to send an edit request for the content on this page. For general inquiries, please use our contact form. For general feedback, use the public comments section below (please adhere to guidelines). Please select the most appropriate category to facilitate processing of your request [-- please select one -- ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Your message to the editors [ ] Your email (optional, only if you'd like a response) [ ] Send Feedback Thank you for taking time to provide your feedback to the editors. Your feedback is important to us. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. E-mail the story Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology Your friend's email [ ] Your email [ ] [ ] I would like to subscribe to Science X Newsletter. Learn more Your name [ ] Note Your email address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the email. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Your message [ ] Send Newsletter sign up Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time and we'll never share your details to third parties. [ ] Subscribe More information Privacy policy Donate and enjoy an ad-free experience We keep our content available to everyone. Consider supporting Science X's mission by getting a premium account. Remove ads Maybe later Phys.org Phys.org Daily science news on research developments and the latest scientific innovations Tech Xplore Tech Xplore The latest engineering, electronics and technology advances ScienceX Science X The most comprehensive sci-tech news coverage on the web Newsletters [ ] Subscribe Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free features that allow you to receive your favorite sci-tech news updates in your email inbox Follow us * * * * * * * * Top * Home * Search * Mobile version * Help * FAQ * About * Contact * Science X Account * Premium Account * Newsletter * Archive * Android app * iOS app * RSS feeds * Push notification (c) Medical Xpress 2011 - 2025 powered by Science X Network Privacy policy Terms of use Medical Disclaimer E-mail newsletter [ ] Subscribe Follow us * * * * It appears that you are currently using Ad Blocking software. What are the consequences? x Quantcast