A non-invasive, concealed electrocardiogram and bioimpedance measurement system for captive primates.
J Exp Biol
; 226(17)2023 09 01.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37599599
ABSTRACT
Captive housed non-human primates, specifically great apes such as chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are frequently reported to have died from or are diagnosed with potentially fatal heart conditions that require the monitoring of physiological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) or respiratory rate. ECG screening must be conducted after applying full anaesthesia, causing potential physical and emotional stress as well as risk for the animal. Here, we present an electronic system that simultaneously measures the ECG and the electrical bioimpedance for the early detection of abnormal cardiovascular activity. Modified gloves whose fingers are equipped with electrodes enable the caregiver to obtain three cardiovascular signals (ECG, pulse rate and respiratory rate) by placing the fingertips on specific parts of the non-human primate without needing any prior physical preparations. Validation (ECG and bioimpedance) was performed both on humans and on captive housed chimpanzees, where all the signals of interest were correctly acquired.
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Assunto principal:
Pan troglodytes
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Anestesia
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Exp Biol
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha