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An electrocardiogram or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocardiogram ECG] is a graph which reproduces the electric behavior of the heart over time.
An electrocardiogram or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocardiogram ECG] is a graph which reproduces the electric behavior of the heart over time.
This graphs and its derivatives/integrals yield critical information about diseases y overall behavior of the heart
This graphs and its derivatives/integrals yield critical information about diseases and overall behavior of the heart





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An electrocardiogram or ECG is a graph which reproduces the electric behavior of the heart over time. This graphs and its derivatives/integrals yield critical information about diseases and overall behavior of the heart


XO tools

  • Now we have an excellent way to do an ECG measurement, through Measure.

Why to do it

  • This is an excellent way to help children learn about the behavior of the heart.
  • Can be a way of prevent and diagnose diseases.

How to do it

  • First we need an outside circuit that allows to amplified the electrical signal produced from the output of a sensor known as electrode, this amplified output should be enough for being read by Measure without noise.
  • The second part is the safety part, when we are dealing with the heart there is a very real risk of causing serious problems via current leakage.
  • The third part is adapt Measure UI to outline the signal.

Key features

  • Safety
  • Low Cost
  • Easy to use
  • Good documentation

Extensions

The long time consuming part

  • Get approval from the health organizations.