seismocardiographic

Seismocardiography is a non-invasive medical technique that utilizes contact microphones to record the mechanical vibrations of the heart. These vibrations, also known as heart murmurs or cardiac acoustic emission, are natural, internal noises generated by the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels. When a contact microphone is placed on a patient's chest, a computer is able to decode the unique patterns of sound emitted by the heart, providing a real-time representation of its mechanical activity.

Seismocardiography is used in various medical settings, including cardiology and critical care. The technique has been found to be particularly useful in monitoring patients with cardiac arrhythmias, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, or patients who are prone to cardiac ischemia. By analyzing the optical and acoustic signals generated by the heart, healthcare professionals can obtain information about heart rate variability, heart sounds, and other important cardiac parameters.

Seismocardiography is non-invasive and does not require the use of electrodes or contrast agents. This makes it an attractive research tool for non-cardiovascular applications, such as monitoring the effects of medications on the cardiovascular system. Though seismocardiography is primarily used for cardiac-diagnosis, it can also provide valuable information for rehabilitation after heart surgeries or mitochondrial diseases. There are numerous distinct seismocardiogram patterns, which allow for the identification of the effect of hypo-metabolic systems on the heart's mechanical movements.

Research has shown that seismocardiography shows great promise as a potential diagnostic tool for the early detection of arrhythmias and other cardiac conditions. Further studies are needed to fully understand its capabilities and potential applications.