Open AccessFeasibility Study on Subcutaneously Implanted Devices in Male Rodents for Cardiovascular Assessment Through Near‐Field Communication Interface
Author(s) -
Rosa Bruno Miguel Gil,
Anastasova Salzitsa,
Yang Guang-Zhong
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced intelligent systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2640-4567
DOI - 10.1002/aisy.202100053
Subject(s) - miniaturization , wearable computer , attenuation , robustness (evolution) , computer science , power consumption , wearable technology , electrical engineering , electronic engineering , biomedical engineering , embedded system , power (physics) , engineering , physics , optics , biochemistry , chemistry , quantum mechanics , gene
Monitoring of intrabody cardiovascular parameters can benefit from implantation of miniature devices close to anatomical targets, thereby surpassing signal attenuation problems related to the propagation toward body surface while allowing localized sensing at the target site with higher precision. With proper electronic miniaturization, packaging, robustness, and power consumption reduction, such devices can harvest enough energy from the surrounding environment for proper operation. Herein, a near‐field communication (NFC)‐powered implantable device with acquisition channels for electrocardiogram, arterial pulse, and temperature measurements is introduced. It has been successfully deployed inside rodents for a 72‐h trial period to assess external powering and data communication in living animals. Experimental results obtained by this device demonstrate the potential for providing more reliable diagnostic information than that of external wearable devices.