Measuring currents in the heart at millimeter resolution with a diamond quantum sensor
Published Date: 8/23/2022
Source: phys.org
Heart problems, such as tachycardia and fibrillation, arise mainly from imperfections in the way electric currents propagate through the heart. Unfortunately, it is difficult for doctors to study these imperfections since measuring these currents involves highly invasive procedures and exposure to X-ray radiation.