College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 07:58:16
Major
Biomedical Engineering
Honors Course
4800 491-001
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
Athletes and medical personnel need reliable methods to monitor vital signs and detect potentially life-threatening issues before they occur. Electrocardiograph (ECG) monitors are currently the best method of detecting heart-related health issues. Current ECG monitors worn by athletes are difficult to use and lack the ability to track ECGs in real time. Through research and interviews with various clinicians, further problems have been identified that include poor electrode adhesion, and a lack of compatibility with the equipment worn by athletes. Our team proposes to develop solutions that will improve performance and comfort associated with ECG monitors for athletic applications. This includes possibly developing a system that is built into athletic protective gear. At the culmination of the project, the expected deliverable will consist of a demonstration of an ECG monitoring system worn by an athlete that can generate usable heart-related health information.
Research Sponsor
Dr. James Keszenheimer
First Reader
Dr. Audrey Nguyen
Second Reader
Dr. Adel Alhawani
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. James Keszenheimer
Recommended Citation
Jwayyed, Jalal; Purgason, Kelly; Linder, Joseph; Alfery, Annamarie; and Furman, Silvia, "ECG Monitoring in Athletes" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1334.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1334
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