Verification of the Holter Electrocardiograph for Telemedicine on ISS

Abstract

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is developing the telemedicine method to improve astronauts health care in space utilizing Japanese commercial medical equipment.This is the report on verification test of the Holter Electrocardiograph (ECG) held on-board International Space Station (ISS). The selected commercial Holter ECG has worked successfully in microgravity. Also downlinked ECG data enabled us to monitor the cardiovascular functions and autonomic functions of the astronauts.