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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Richard Page answers the question: 'Are There Defibrillators Without Leads?' — -- Question: I have heard that some defibrillators may not need leads to be placed in the heart. Is this true, ...

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 ...

In a recent review published in Communications Materials, researchers reviewed recent improvements in newborn wearable systems, concentrating on skin-interfaced wearables for physiological monitoring ...

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 ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that enable early detection and effective treatment. Wearable heart sound devices ...