The use of micro-electro mechanical systems in vascular monitoring: implications for clinical use. (1st September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pourriahi, Mahyar; Gurman, Pablo; Daich, Jonathan; Cynamon, Philip; Richler, Aaron; Elman, Noel; Rosen, Yitzhak
• Is Part Of: Expert review of medical devices. Volume 13:Number 9(2016)
• Page Start: 831
• Page End: 837
• Publication Date: 2016-09-01
• Subjects: Micro-electro-mechanical systems -- vascular monitoring -- heart failure -- piezoresistive pressure sensors -- capacitive pressure sensors -- catheter-tip-sensor -- wireless implantable sensors; Medical instruments and apparatus -- Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2016.1207520
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-4440

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Introduction: BioMEMS relates to the implementation of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), in the biological and medical sphere. BioMEMS sensors are being utilized for many clinical applications, including a wireless urinary pressure system, right heart pressure sensor, and measurements on shearing force on the vascular system An important application of BioMEMS is on Heart failure (HF), a common disease, with a prevalence of 10% or more in persons 70 years of age or older, associated with high morbidity and mortality. HF affects over 5 million people and contributes to over 200, 000 deaths a year in the United States alone. Areas covered: The purpose of this paper is to provide a short overview on the successful implementation of BioMEMS sensors in heart failure and vascular medicine. Expert commentary: BioMEMS devices have overcome current limitations in pharmacotherapies for resistant hypertension by electrical modulation of the baroreceeptors. This represents a step towards the development of biomedical micro-devices for those conditions in which pharmacotherapies result poorly effective or elicit unacceptable toxicity.