Czech high-frequency ECG celebrates another success
The second US patent has been awarded to a team of scientists including our colleagues from the Medical Signals Department, Institute of Scientific Instruments, CAS. It is a high-frequency electrocardiogram (UHF-ECG), which brings more accurate diagnosis to doctors and patients.
The collaborating team consists of scientists from the International Clinical Research Centre (ICRC) in Brno, the 3rd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University, the Institute of Scientific Instruments, of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and Cardion s.r.o. They developed a new technology for the device, commonly known by the acronym ECG. The high-frequency electrocardiogram (UHF-ECG) brings more accurate diagnosis to doctors and patients. By reducing the number of inappropriate treatments, it promises cost savings throughout the healthcare system.
Czech scientists have already received a second US patent for their discovery. "Thanks to this, no one can manufacture or sell the device for the duration of the patent, without our consent and a share of the profits," explains Pavel Jurák, head of the Medical Signals Department, Institute of Scientific Instruments, CAS.
This patent extends and protects the methodology necessary to use UHF-ECG technology in practice. Other patents are also applied for within the European Union. The device is currently being used experimentally by 11 hospitals in the Czech Republic and Europe to confirm its effectiveness. These facilities include St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno and the University Hospital Královské Vinohrady in Prague. The next step is now being taken by the startup company VDI Technologies, s.r.o., founded in 2022. Its goal is to move the device to clinical use, ensure its certification and subsequent market launch. This will allow the technology to be expanded into everyday medical practice.
A press release was issued on February 7, 2023 announcing the scientific team's receipt of the patent.
We wish the successful team continued success!
Fig. 1: Application of UHF-ECG in practice
Fig. 2: Example of depolarization map