Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer, which consists of an inflatable cuff and a measurement device. The cuff is wrapped around the upper arm and inflated, restricting blood flow. As the cuff deflates, the device measures the pressure exerted on the artery walls, giving readings f...
Using a blood pressure cuff that's too small or too big for you can affect your readings, whether you're at the provider's office or checking your BP at home. If you're not sure if a cuff is the right fit, ask your provider. Effects of cuff size on the accuracy of blood pressure...
High blood pressure is usually diagnosed using the familiar blood pressure test that involves a cuff wrapped around the upper arm. The cuff is inflated and then sensors measure the pressure of blood beating against yourarteries. To get a good blood pressure reading, sit quietly in a comfortable ...
Blood pressure (BP) is a vital sign that provides fundamental health information regarding patients. Continuous BP monitoring is important for patients with hypertension. Various studies have proposed cuff-less BP monitoring methods using pulse transit time. We propose an end-to-end deep learning arch...