Russia Develops Device That Records ECG Directly From the Heart
Scientists in Tomsk have created a patented implantable system capable of recording an electrocardiogram directly from the heart, enabling continuous, noise-free monitoring for patients recovering from major surgery.
Researchers at Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, together with the Research Institute of Cardiology, have developed and patented a device that can capture an electrocardiogram directly from the heart. The system is designed to improve postoperative monitoring by providing silent, wireless, and high‑fidelity cardiac data.
Signals Without Distortion
The device records electrical impulses from the heart without the distortions typically caused by patient movement. Special electrodes are placed directly on the heart during surgery, transmitting high‑resolution data via Wi‑Fi to a cloud system for analysis.
Continuous Long‑Term Monitoring
The system’s main strength is continuous, long‑term observation. The device can track heart rhythm around the clock for at least ten days after surgery.
Ten working prototypes have been produced, and the technology has already been patented—demonstrating readiness for clinical adoption. The project is supported by Russia’s Priority‑2030 state program.
The next stage involves clinical trials to gather data and compare the new method’s effectiveness with traditional electrocardiogram techniques.
