Sensor Detects Onset of Acute Myocardial Ischemia
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 14:49
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have fabricated and tested a unique biosensor that measures concentrations of potassium and hydrogen ions in the human heart with high specificity. The research could lead to a superior method of monitoring indicators of acute myocardial ischemia, or AMI, one of the leading causes of cardiovascular failure.