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Applying Microfluidics to Electrophysiology
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Microfluidics can be integrated with standard electrophysiology techniques to allow new experimental modalities. Specifically, the motivation for the ...
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Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
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Radiation exposure is an underestimated risk in complex ablation procedures. Here, we describe a protocol to significantly decrease fluoroscopy time and dosage for both the patient and the lab staff by using a novel non-fluoroscopic catheter visualization system.
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Thermal Measurement Techniques in Analytical Microfluidic Devices
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2015
Here, we present three protocols for thermal measurements in microfluidic devices.
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Remote Magnetic Navigation for Accurate, Real-time Catheter Positioning and Ablation in Cardiac Electrophysiology Procedures
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2013
This report provides a detailed description of a new remote navigation system based on magnetic driven forces, which has been recently introduced as a new robotic tool for human cardiac electrophysiology procedures.
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Measuring the Electrophysiological Activity of Neuronal Networks Using Micro-Electrode Arrays
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2025
The video demonstrates how to use a microelectrode array (MEA) to record the electrophysiological activity of neurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). Electrophysiological activity from a multiwell MEA containing a neuron-astrocyte co-culture is recorded to detect action potentials from multiple neurons in the network, confirming the successful differentiation of hiPSCs into neurons.
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Electrodes detect voltage changes or ionic currents generated by cells, tissues, and organs. Their placement and connection to the recording system determine which biological activity becomes available for measurement. Because these signals can be weak, the electrodes work with amplification, filtering, and data acquisition to produce recordings suitable for physiological analysis and device development.
These components prepare weak biological signals for measurement. Amplifiers increase signal magnitude, filters help shape the recorded electrical information, and data-acquisition systems convert it into measurable recordings. Together, they allow investigators to examine electrical activity that would otherwise be difficult to analyze, supporting studies of tissue function and the design of bioelectronic technologies.
Recording systems primarily detect electrical activity produced by biological structures, whereas stimulating systems deliver controlled electrical input. Some electrophysiology devices combine both capabilities, allowing engineers to compare a biological response with the applied stimulation. This distinction matters when developing technologies that must either monitor physiological function, influence it, or connect measurement and intervention in one system.
A typical measurement pathway begins with electrodes that contact or interface with the biological target. The detected voltage changes or ionic currents then pass through amplification and filtering before entering a data-acquisition system. The resulting recording can be examined as evidence of cellular, tissue, or organ activity, depending on the biological system being investigated.
They are used when electrical behavior provides information about the function of neural or cardiac tissue. Recordings can support investigations of how these systems operate, evaluation of tissue function, and development of monitoring technologies. In bioengineering, the same measurement principles connect physiological research with clinical diagnostics and devices designed to interact with living tissue.
Their electrical interfaces provide a way to connect engineered systems with living tissue. In neural prostheses, devices can contribute to bioelectronic interfaces by recording or delivering controlled stimulation. For cardiac monitoring, they help capture cardiac electrical activity for functional evaluation. These applications demonstrate how electrophysiology supports both measurement and integration between biological systems and medical technologies.