Review on Development and Application of Fabric Electrodes in Electrocardiogram Monitoring Garments

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease persists as the primary cause of human mortality, significantly impacting healthy life expectancy. The routine electrocardiogram(ECG) stands out as a pivotal noninvasive diagnostic tool for identifying arrhythmias. The evolving landscape of fabric electrodes, specifically designed for the prolonged monitoring of human ECG signals, is the focus of this research. Adhering to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses(PRISMA) statement and assimilating data from 81 pertinent studies sourced from reputable databases, the research conducts a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the materials, fabric structures and preparation methods of fabric electrodes in the existing literature. It provides a nuanced assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of diverse textile materials and structures, elucidating their impacts on the stability of biomonitoring signals. Furthermore, the study outlines current developmental constraints and future trajectories for fabric electrodes. These insights could serve as essential guidance for ECG monitoring system designers, aiding them in the selection of materials that optimize the measurement of biopotential signals.

Keywords

fabric electrode / electrocardiogram(ECG) monitoring / conductive material / fabric structure / meta-analysis

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