Most people don't know they're at risk for sudden cardiac arrest until they've had an episode, like a heart attack. Then, those patients sit and wait for surgery to get a permanent defibrillator or ...

Isy Sonabend suffered a heart attack and cardiac arrest, initially mistaking symptoms for indigestion. The LifeVest, a wearable defibrillator, detected his episode and delivered life-saving shocks to ...

Credit: Element Sciences. The system uses a proprietary algorithm to detect and classify shockable arrhythmias. The Jewel Patch-WCD is designed to be worn continuously for up to a week at a time ...

There is a critical need for non-invasive solutions to monitor heart failure progression around the clock. This novel wearable device is based on sensors embedded in a lightweight belt that monitors ...

Engineers and physicians have developed a wearable ultrasound device that can assess both the structure and function of the human heart. The portable device, which is roughly the size of a postage ...

Non-invasive wearable devices might be able to predict preterm birth by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability. D.M.P., S.R.J., and E.R.C. are employed by the commercial company WHOOP ...