Strokes are a major cause of death and disability in the US, with ischemic strokes being the most common. This Major Qualifying Project's (MQP) goal was to create a device that can detect disrupted blood flow in the carotid artery, which is an indication of plaque build-up that can lead to ischemic strokes. Based on the previous team’s research, our team developed a pump, neck model, and arteries in a closed-loop system to test various sensors. Through testing on the model, we found a suitable method for detecting plaque buildup. The team’s most promising results came from testing with piezoelectric sensors encased in silicone housing.

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Creator

• Kroncke, Madison
• Keegan, Ryan
• Pawlak, Katherine
• Isidore, Dorian
• Paul, Lauren
• Rocco, Elizabeth

Subject

• Innovation
• Health
• Well-Being
• Learning
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 64531
• E-project-042722-163414

Keyword

• Signal Processing
• Carotid Artery
• Sensor Detection
• Plaque Buildup
• Fluid Flow

Advisor

• Stabile, Joe

Year

• 2022

Sponsor

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Date created

• 2022-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright