Comparison of Novel Telemonitoring System Using the Single-lead Electrocardiogram Patch With Conventional Telemetry System

Abstract

Author's summary This study compared a novel telemonitoring system using a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) patch with a conventional telemonitoring system in a real-time inpatient setting. The novel telemonitoring system offers performance comparable to a conventional system while significantly reducing signal loss owing to the seamless wireless network through the dual-connection configuration between an ECG patch and neighboring gateways, efficiently communicated by the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. The signal noise was also significantly reduced by preventing motion artifacts or poor contact between the electrodes and skin using a lightweight single-lead ECG patch.