Accurate, Auditory-Based Blood Pressure Monitor
The ACCURATE, AUDITORY-BASED BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR project focuses on developing a highly accurate blood pressure monitor for home use. It aims to achieve precision close to clinical standards, targeting an accuracy within ±5 mmHg. The initiative is centered on integrating advanced technology and innovative design to provide users with dependable and precise blood pressure readings. This effort addresses the need for user-friendly, reliable home healthcare devices, facilitating improved hypertension management and empowering individuals in their own health care. This project is important because accurate blood pressure monitoring is crucial for managing hypertension, a condition affecting millions worldwide. Current home monitors often lack precision, leading to unreliable data and potential health risks. By providing a device that offers clinical-level accuracy, this project could significantly improve health outcomes. It empowers people to effectively monitor their blood pressure at home, leading to earlier detection of health issues, better treatment adjustments, and overall improved healthcare management, especially in areas with limited access to medical facilities.
Update As Of 1/14/2024
In the project, a major achievement has been the detection of Korotkoff sounds, essential for blood pressure measurement. The team developed a sophisticated approach, designing a custom stethoscope array composed of multiple stethoscopes strategically positioned to maximize sound detection accuracy from various arm points. This design significantly improves the capability to capture Korotkoff sounds accurately, crucial for determining systolic and diastolic pressures, thus enhancing the monitor's reliability for home use. Additionally, significant progress has been made in the pressure system. The team designed and tested a precise and consistent pressure application and measurement system, integral for optimal Korotkoff sound detection. The integration of this mechanical system with the acoustic array marks a pivotal advancement, merging mechanical and auditory elements to achieve exceptional measurement accuracy.