Non-invasive Cardiovascular Activity Monitoring
We harness the power of technology to revolutionize the way we monitor heart function and diagnose cardiovascular diseases. By measuring the sounds and vibrations generated by the cardiac activities such as valve opening and closure, we are able to noninvasively gather critical diagnostic information. Our expertise in computational models, signal processing, and machine learning allows us to accurately characterize these signals, leading to the development of innovative diagnosis methods for cardiovascular diseases. With a focus on precision and accuracy, our work has the potential to improve patient outcomes and change the future of healthcare.
---- Electrocardiography
to measure electrical
activity of heart
---- Stethoscope
to record heart sounds
---- Accelerometer
to measure cardiovascular-
induced vibrations
---- Respiration Belt
to record respiration rate
Objective
Develop early diagnosis method for cardiovascular diseases based on cardiovascular-induced sounds and vibrations measured noninvasively on the body surface
Amirtahà Taebi
PI
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Skillsets
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Human subject studies
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Signal and image processing
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Machine learning
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Computational fluid dynamics and finite element modeling
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Sensor array design
https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering9040149
1) CFD-FEA simulations to predict sound and vibration propagation through body 2) in-vitro and in-vivo measurements to validate simulations 3) analysis of the signals using state-of-the-art signal processing and machine learning
https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering9040149
et al.
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally, highlighting the need for effective diagnostic tools for early detection and intervention. Seismocardiography (SCG) is a noninvasive method for evaluating cardiac activity, however, the complexity of SCG signals presents challenges in its application. Recent advances in low-cost sensors, signal processing, and machine learning have led to renewed interest in SCG and its potential utility. This review examines the recent progress in the field of SCG.
doi 10.3390/vibration2010005
In the past few decades, many non-invasive monitoring methods have been developed based on body acoustics to investigate a wide range of medical conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, nervous system disorders, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. Recent advances in sensing technologies and computational resources have given a further boost to the interest in the development of acoustic-based diagnostic solutions... Read more!
doi 10.3390/bioengineering9040149
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Mann, A., Cook, J., Umar, M., Khalili, F., Taebi, A. (2022). Heart Rate Monitoring Using Heart Acoustics. ASME 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exposition, V004T05A069.
doi 10.1115/IMECE2022-96824 -
Khalili, F., Gamage, P.T., Taebi, A., Johnson, M.E., Roberts, R.B., Mitchell, J. (2021). Spectral decomposition of the flow and characterization of the sound signals generated through stenoses of different levels of severity. Bioengineering 8(3): 41.
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Khalili, F., Gamage, P.T., Taebi, A., Johnson, M.E., Roberts, R.B., Mitchell, J. (2021). Spectral decomposition and sound source localization of highly disturbed flow through a severe arterial stenosis, Bioengineering 8(3): 34.
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Taebi, A., Sandler, R.H., Kakavand, B., Mansy, H.A. (2019). Extraction of Peak Velocity Profiles from Doppler Echocardiography Using Image Processing. Bioengineering 6(3): 64.
doi 10.3390/bioengineering6030064
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