Heart Monitoring Vest (MAC) for Cats and Dogs

Heart failure in dogs and cats is a relatively common disorder that affects animals of all ages. There are different cardiac pathologies that are susceptible to developing this condition, so it is important to identify and intervene quickly [1]. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when the electrical impulses of the heart do not function properly, resulting in irregular heartbeats that can be too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia). In cats, visible symptoms are unlikely to occur, but if present, they may include palpitations, chest pain, fainting, dizziness, and even myocardial infarctions. Therefore, detecting heart problems in cats often happens when the disease is already advanced and may be difficult to treat or require specialized tests that can cause stress to the patient. The aim of this project is to develop a preventive monitoring vest for the physiological variables of cats, as a means to detect potential heart issues before they become severe. It is important to note that our vest does not predict the progression of cardiac arrhythmia treatment. The Heart monitoring vest (MAC) for cats and dogs serves as a tool for detecting an arrhythmia before a regrettable consequence occurs, the vest can be used if the veterinarian detects any anomalies in their physiological variables, with the intention of assisting veterinarians in diagnosing this condition. It should be noted that the vest is designed for cats but can also be used by dogs.