Blood Pressure Measurement: From Cuff-Based to Contactless Monitoring

Authors

Ping-Kwan Man, Kit-Leong Cheung, Nawapon Sangsiri, Wilfred Jin Shek, Kwan-Long Wong, Jing-Wei Chin, Tsz-Tai Chan, Richard Hau-Yue So

Publication date

October 2022

Abstract

Blood pressure (BP) determines whether a person has hypertension and offers implications as to whether he or she could be affected by cardiovascular disease. Cuff-based sphygmomanometers have traditionally provided both accuracy and reliability, but they require bulky equipment and relevant skills to obtain precise measurements. BP measurement from photoplethysmography (PPG) signals has become a promising alternative for convenient and unobtrusive BP monitoring. Moreover, the recent developments in remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) algorithms have enabled new innovations for contactless BP measurement. This paper illustrates the evolution of BP measurement techniques from the biophysical theory, through the development of contact-based BP measurement from PPG signals, and to the modern innovations of contactless BP measurement from rPPG signals. We consolidate knowledge from a diverse background of academic research to highlight the importance of multi-feature analysis for improving measurement accuracy. We conclude with the ongoing challenges, opportunities, and possible future directions in this emerging field of research.

 

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36292560/

 

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