Mechanocardiography

Mechanocardiography is a method for studying the cardiovascular system, based on recording the mechanical activity of the heart.

The essence of the method is that special sensors are placed on the surface of the patient's chest, which detect vibrations that occur during contraction of the heart muscle. These oscillations are converted into electrical signals, which are amplified and recorded on paper or in computer memory in the form of a curve - a mechanocardiogram.

By analyzing the shape, amplitude and duration of various components of the mechanocardiogram, it is possible to obtain information about the contractile function of the myocardium, assess the condition of the valvular apparatus of the heart, and identify rhythm and conduction disturbances.

Mechanocardiography is widely used to diagnose various heart diseases, including coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and heart defects. This method is simple, non-invasive, easily reproducible and can be used for monitoring over time.