Project

EQUICARD: accurate heart monitoring in horses via a fitted ECG registration vest

Acronym
EQUICARD
Code
F2021/IOF-ConnecTT/117
Duration
01 September 2022 → 31 August 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Cardiology
Keywords
electrocardiogram horse wearable fitted vest
 
Project description

The EQUICARD project aims to develop a portable, easy-to-use electrocardiogram recorder system specifically designed for horses. The new suit will enable veterinarians to accurately detect heart rhythm disorders in an easier way than available today. For this project, electrodes will be incorporated into an easy-to-apply suit. The properties of the suit will optimize signal quality, without inhibiting the movement of the horse. During the project, different valorisation routes will be investigated. We will build a solid patent basis for the electrocardiogram vest, both based on existing patents as well as new patent applications.