APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MONITORING THE ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF THE HEART OF A HUMAN WITH ARMPIT LOCATED ELECTRODES

摘要

Apparatus and method for quickly, easily and reliably monitoring the electrical activity of the heart of a human. In the exemplary embodiment there is provided an electrode construction for use with well-known cardiac monitoring means comprising a carbon impregnated plastic body having a conductive grid embedded therein with a lead electrically connected thereto and extending from the body. These electrodes are adapted for placement and retention in the user's armpits to pick up the heartbeat signal and transmit it to the cardiac monitor.