NIT-R team designs ECG lead system to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms

RESEARCHERS at the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) have developed an effective upgrade to Electrocardiography (ECG), one of the most commonly used techniques to monitor heart activity.

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The NIT-R research team has designed a novel lead placement system called the Atrial Lead System (ALS) which helps easily detect subtle electrical signals from the upper chambers of the heart, which are often too indistinct to be seen clearly in regular ECGs. These signals play a key role in identifying abnormal heart rhythms that can result in serious conditions such as atrial fibrillation leading to an increased risk of stroke.

The ALS is compatible with ECG machines enabling hospitals and clinics to upgrade the existing equipment at no additional cost.