Continuous monitoring of the cardiac function with “Echocardiographic patches”: doctor Spock is here
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Portable echocardiogram, wearable, echocardiographic wearable.Abstract
In this editorial we review the surprising concept of the "echocardiographic wearable" as a portable device capable of continuously monitoring cardiac function, the technical advances made in this field and the possible clinical applications.
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