Patient-specific flexible and stretchable devices for cardiac diagnostics and therapy

Sarah R. Gutbrod, Matthew S. Sulkin, John A. Rogers, Igor R. Efimov*

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Abstract

Advances in material science techniques and pioneering circuit designs have led to the development of electronic membranes that can form intimate contacts with biological tissues. In this review, we present the range of geometries, sensors, and actuators available for custom configurations of electronic membranes in cardiac applications. Additionally, we highlight the desirable mechanics achieved by such devices that allow the circuits and substrates to deform with the beating heart. These devices unlock opportunities to collect continuous data on the electrical, metabolic, and mechanical state of the heart as well as a platform on which to develop high definition therapeutics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)244-251
Number of pages8
JournalProgress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Volume115
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2014

Funding

This work was supported by National Institutes of Health grants R01 HL115415 and R21 HL112278 .

Keywords

  • Bioelectronics
  • Imaging
  • Physiology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biophysics
  • Molecular Biology

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