To study blood flow, scientists have developed a special smart watch, but the bag that comes with the watch is a little(!) heavy.
Professionals in the healthcare industry, inside the body how blood moves and they use photoacoustic imaging systems to see if there are any problems.
Researchers have now managed to shrink the equipment used in this method and fit it into a wristwatch and a backpack. Thanks to this tool, it becomes easier to monitor how well the heart is working.
The blood flow in our veins can be seen instantly in this way.
Photoacoustic medical imaging In these technologies, an object is first made to absorb light. This optical energy is then converted into heat and raises the temperature. Afterwards, vibration waves are converted into images thanks to thermoelastic expansion. When the differences between ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging are examined, anatomy and functional and structural images are created.
In this method, normally the skin Going in about 2-3 cm It may be necessary. The method is generally used to determine the oxygen level in the blood, diagnose cancer, and examine the vessels. Researchers at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in China have developed a new method.
In the new method, the movement of blood in the veins can be observed through sensors fitted into a watch. However, it is also necessary to use a hand-held computer and a backpack. Inside power supply laser The weight of the bag containing equipment such as 7 kilograms finds it.
The system may operate under different conditions or while making different gestures and movements It can also work. So it’s unlikely we’ll see the blood travel through our veins on the Apple Watch anytime soon. Still, making controls easier, without having to insert anything into our skin, is an important breakthrough and an important step for smaller devices in the future.