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Electromyometrial Imaging of Uterine Contractions in Pregnant Women

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May 26th, 2023

DOI :

10.3791/65214-v

May 26th, 2023

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Hui Wang*¹^,²^,³, Zichao Wen*²^,³, Wenjie Wu²^,³^,⁴, Zhexian Sun²^,³^,⁴, Qing Wang⁵, Alan L. Schwartz⁶, Phillip Cuculich⁷, Alison G. Cahill⁸, George A. Macones⁸, Yong Wang²^,³^,⁴^,⁵

¹Department of Physics, Washington University, ²Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, ³Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, ⁴Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, ⁵Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, ⁶Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, ⁷Department of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, ⁸Department of Women's Health, University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School

Summary

We present a protocol for conducting electromyometrial imaging (EMMI), including the following procedures: multiple electromyography electrode sensor recordings from the body surface, magnetic resonance imaging, and uterine electrical signal reconstruction.

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Electromyometrial Imaging

Uterine Contractions

Non invasive Technology

Real time Imaging

Labor Management

Preterm Birth Prediction

Myometrial Memory

Activation Index

Cervical Dilation

Contraction Dynamics

Labor Progression Measures

Portable EMMI System

Disposable Wireless Electrodes

Normal Term Atlas

Uterine Monitoring Techniques

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Introduction

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Applying MRI‐Safe Marker Patches, Electrode Patches, and Rulers for Electromyometrial Imaging

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Conducting MRI Scan, Bioelectricity Mapping, and 3D Optical Scan for Electromyometrial Imaging

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