Blood Pressure - Pulse Transit Time Relationships: Comparative Studies

Abstract

A non-invasive and continuous blood pressure estimation could allow a better diagnosis and an earlier detection of various diseases. It could be performed using a photoplethysmog-raphy. However, it requires that a relation between blood pressure and pulse transit time is known. Eleven theoretical formulas were used in obtaining the simulated and noise free synthetic data. Then, they were utilized in validation of three, commonly used, formulas for blood pressure estimation. Finally, the best one was indicated.