It fits snugly. The gadget may efficiently stop arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac death by delivering electrical impulses from several places on the device.
The Development of Heart Socks The idea is not wholly original. The 1980s saw the development of similar cardiac sock designs.
Previous iterations were less sophisticated and efficient. These earlier prototypes, which were made of cloth with integrated circuitry, had trouble staying in complete touch with the heart.
The use of stretchable electronics, which was invented by University of Illinois materials scientist John Rogers, is what distinguishes this novel technology.
Rogers created circuits that are placed in a curved form, which enables them to flex and bend without breaking, in contrast to standard electronics that employ stiff materials like silicon.
This artificial membrane behaves like the heart’s natural pericardium but is supplemented with cutting-edge technology.
