HearTwave® Microvolt T-Wave Alternans System

The HearTwave system is the original stand-alone Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) testing platform.

  • Touch screen LCD displays key test parameters and provides method of entering patient information
  • Digital ECG amplifier together with Micro-V Alternans™ Sensors makes alternans measurements possible to levels below 1 microvolt
  • Intel® Pentium® processor provides real-time alternans computations and storage of the 10 most recent test
  • Signal processing/analysis is computed using our proprietary Analytic Spectral Method™
  • Inkjet printer provides trend reports with guided interpretation, for quick, accurate analysis

Specifications
Computer Intel® Pentium® Processor, software upgradeable via serial interface.
Display Backlit LCD touchscreen display with contrast/brightness adjustment. Displays heart rate trend and alternans acquisition progress chart.
Data storage Storage of the 10 most recent tests.
Snap panel Standard electrode-like interface provides output of millivolt-level ECG signals to standard 12 lead ECG systems.
ECG amplifier Meets all requirements of ANSI/AMI EC-11 1991.
Printer Inkjet printer.

Safety and Performance Standards
In compliance with UL 2601-1, CAN/CSA 22.2, EN60601-1, EN60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2. Meets the American National Standards for Diagnostic Electrocardiographic Devices (ANSI/AAMI EC-11 1991).
Chassis leakage < 100 microamps
Patient leakage < 10 microamps (isolated patient module with Type CF isolation barrier)

Physical and Environmental Specifications
Size Processing unit: 8" x 10" x 3.5"; 60" pole height
Shipping weight 75 lbs (approx.)
Power Requirements Consumption 100-240 V (±10%; 50/60 Hz), 100 VA (max.)
Operating temperature +10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 91°F)
Humidity

30% to 80% non-condensing