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Smart Portable and Fast Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection Device for Ambulance Crew Use

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: April 2023 - September 2024

In a ground-breaking stride towards revolutionizing cardiac emergency care, Professor Wamadeva Balachandran and his illustrious team at 91Ó°ÊÓUniversity London, in collaboration with Harefield Hospital, are spearheading the development of an innovative, life-saving device. This compact, pioneering technology stands poised to transform the way heart attacks are detected – swiftly and accurately, even before a patient reaches the hospital. This remarkable innovation is more than a leap in medical technology; it's a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence and compassion in healthcare. As this device moves closer to becoming a staple in ambulances, it holds the promise of safeguarding hearts and saving lives, heralding a new era of responsive and advanced emergency cardiac care.

People

Name Telephone Email Office
Professor Hongying Meng Professor Hongying Meng
Professor
T: +44 (0)1895 265496
E: hongying.meng@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265496 hongying.meng@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 233
Dr Xinli Du Dr Xinli Du
Reader - Robotics & Autonomous Systems
T: +44 (0)1895 265848
E: xinli.du@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265848 xinli.du@brunel.ac.uk Tower A 310
Dr Ruth Mackay Dr Ruth Mackay
Senior Lecturer
T: +44 (0)1895 267378
E: ruth.mackay@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267378 ruth.mackay@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 132
Professor Wamadeva Balachandran Professor Wamadeva Balachandran
Research Professor
(Principal investigator)
T: +44 (0)1895 265774
E: wamadeva.balachandran@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265774 wamadeva.balachandran@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 244