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Wearable device with ultrasound to monitor RAP by monitoring right internal jugular vein (IJV) diameter change

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Developing a wearable ultrasound device that can measure, record, and upload biometric data to a cloud so it can assess patients internal jugular vein diameter change.

Project Overview

Heart failure affects over 6 million adults in the U.S., and prevalence is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. The elevated right atrial pressure (RAP) is a critical marker of worsening disease and hospital readmissions, yet current remote patient monitoring solutions are inadequate as they either rely on indirect signs or invasive devices such as CardioMEM implants, which are highly expensive and risky. BeatRite seeks to address this gap by developing a cost-effective, fully noninvasive wearable device that measures RAP and fluid status by imaging the internal jugular vein (IJV) via a miniaturized ultrasound sensor. The device will also integrate complementary sensors, such as the ECG, PPG, IMU, and temperature, to provide a holistic assessment of cardiovascular health. Designed to be small and discreet, the device will adhere securely to the patient’s upper chest and neck for up to 30 days and transmit data wirelessly to a cloud platform. Using this data, an AI-driven analysis will generate individualized trends and alerts for clinicians to support timely interventions and better outcomes for heart failure patients.

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Ian Kisiel, Katherine Matheus, Nithila Balaji, Claire Nesemann, Shashandra Suresh, Ishita Bhardwaj
Ian Kisiel, Katherine Matheus, Nithila Balaji, Claire Nesemann, Shashandra Suresh, Ishita Bhardwaj

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