Wearable para monitoreo de frecuencia cardíaca en perros
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2026-04-05
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Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana UNITEC
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Los perros son tan propensos a padecer enfermedades cardíacas como las personas. El 10% de los perros alrededor del mundo sufren de algún tipo de afección cardíaca. Los dueños de mascotas no siempre llevan a sus animales a revisiones médicas, lo que aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar condiciones como la insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva.Se propone un monitor wearable de frecuencia cardíaca que brinde información relevante. Para su diseño, se han empleado componentes compatibles con Arduino. La metodología utilizada ha sido el Modelo en V, un sistema de retroalimentación comúnmente aplicado en el desarrollo de software.Se ha consultado con expertos sobre las necesidades que debían cubrirse y, con su apoyo, se ha verificado la validez de los resultados. El monitor ha demostrado ser efectivo en la adquisición del electrocardiograma, ofreciendo una precisión del 91%, y los usuarios pueden visualizar la información a través de una aplicación en su celular.Los doctores que han participado en la investigación mencionan que considerarían la información adquirida con este monitor para realizar sus diagnósticos. Los principales inconvenientes han sido el pelaje de los sujetos y la comunicación inalámbrica, por lo que se sugiere explorar alternativas a los componentes empleados.
Dogs are as prone to heart disease as humans. Around the world, 10% of dogs suffer from some form of heart condition. Pet owners do not always take their pets for medical check-ups, increasing the risk of developing conditions such as congestive heart failure.A wearable heart rate monitor is proposed to provide relevant information on this matter. Arduino-compatible components have been used for its design. The methodology employed is the V-model, a feedback system commonly used in software development.Experts were consulted to identify the needs that had to be addressed, and they also verified the validity of the results. The monitor proved effective in acquiring electrocardiograms, providing an accuracy of 91%, and users are able to view the information through an application on their phones.Doctors who participated in the research stated that they would consider the information acquired with this monitor for their diagnoses. The main challenges were the subjects' fur and wireless communication, for which exploring alternatives to the components used is suggested.
Dogs are as prone to heart disease as humans. Around the world, 10% of dogs suffer from some form of heart condition. Pet owners do not always take their pets for medical check-ups, increasing the risk of developing conditions such as congestive heart failure.A wearable heart rate monitor is proposed to provide relevant information on this matter. Arduino-compatible components have been used for its design. The methodology employed is the V-model, a feedback system commonly used in software development.Experts were consulted to identify the needs that had to be addressed, and they also verified the validity of the results. The monitor proved effective in acquiring electrocardiograms, providing an accuracy of 91%, and users are able to view the information through an application on their phones.Doctors who participated in the research stated that they would consider the information acquired with this monitor for their diagnoses. The main challenges were the subjects' fur and wireless communication, for which exploring alternatives to the components used is suggested.
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Frecuencia cardíaca, Monitor portátil, Perros