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Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Cardiac Imaging Device
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The device can provide information about the heart continuously for at least 24 hours, even during exercise.
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Traditional hand-held ultrasound devices used to take images of the heart are commonly used in hospitals.
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The researchers hope this device will replace the traditional imager.
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The device can be used while in motion, providing a more diverse data set than traditional imagers.
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The device can assist physicians in diagnosing diseases and identifying symptoms in their early stages.
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The American Heart Association reports that almost 50% of US adults have cardiovascular disease.
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The
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works by transmitting and receiving ultrasound waves through a particular material chosen as a transducer.
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The researchers hope to continue to develop the technology further to improve its size and wireless capability.
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