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Smart Portable and Fast Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection Device for Ambulance Crew Use

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: April 2023 - September 2024

In a ground-breaking stride towards revolutionizing cardiac emergency care, Professor Wamadeva Balachandran and his illustrious team at Brunel University London, in collaboration with Harefield Hospital, are spearheading the development of an innovative, life-saving device. This compact, pioneering technology stands poised to transform the way heart attacks are detected – swiftly and accurately, even before a patient reaches the hospital. This remarkable innovation is more than a leap in medical technology; it's a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence and compassion in healthcare. As this device moves closer to becoming a staple in ambulances, it holds the promise of safeguarding hearts and saving lives, heralding a new era of responsive and advanced emergency cardiac care.

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Name Telephone Email Office
Dr Hongying Meng Dr Hongying Meng
Reader
T: +44 (0)1895 265496
E: hongying.meng@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265496 hongying.meng@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 233
Dr Xinli Du Dr Xinli Du
Senior Lecturer in Robotics & Autonomous Systems
T: +44 (0)1895 265848
E: xinli.du@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265848 xinli.du@brunel.ac.uk Tower A 310
Dr Ruth Mackay Dr Ruth Mackay
Senior Lecturer
T: +44 (0)1895 267378
E: ruth.mackay@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267378 ruth.mackay@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 132
Professor Wamadeva Balachandran Professor Wamadeva Balachandran
Research Professor
(Principal investigator)
T: +44 (0)1895 265774
E: wamadeva.balachandran@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265774 wamadeva.balachandran@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 244