Title :
A Noninvasive Heart Beat Stimulation and Regularization System using Pulsed Microwaves
Author :
Prabhu, Lekhesh V. ; Shabu, S. ; Kumar, A. Sukesh
Author_Institution :
Network Syst.&Technol. (P) Ltd., Thiruvananthapuram
Abstract :
Low level microwave radiation effects on biological systems and its potential benefits for medical applications is a recent research field. Irradiation of biological systems with low level microwaves causes functional disturbances in the biological tissues resulting in the permeability of cardiac cell membrane. This property of microwaves can be employed for treating cardiac arrhythmia. The objective of this paper is to introduce a remote non invasive microwave system for heart beat stimulation and regularization. A microwave system for generating pulsed microwaves at a frequency of 2.45 GHz providing a power level of 10 mW and a rectangular patch antenna as a microwave radiator are designed and simulated.
Keywords :
biomembranes; cardiology; cellular biophysics; diseases; microstrip antennas; microwave heating; radiation therapy; biological systems; biological tissues; cardiac arrhythmia treatment; cardiac cell membrane permeability; frequency 2.45 GHz; functional disturbances; low level microwave radiation effects; medical applications; microwave radiator; noninvasive heart beat stimulation; power 10 mW; pulsed microwaves; rectangular patch antenna; regularization system; Biological systems; Biological tissues; Biomedical equipment; Biomembranes; Cells (biology); Heart beat; Medical services; Microwave generation; Permeability; Radiation effects; Microwave oscillator; PIN modulator; directional coupler; heart beat stimulation system; microwave radiator; pulsed microwaves; simulation;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2008 China-Japan Joint
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3821-1
DOI :
10.1109/CJMW.2008.4772522
