On the suitability of a Two-Pulse Synthesis model for photoplethysmograph signal analysis in Public cardiac care program

Abstract

This paper presents a non-invasive, preventive approach to measure arterial parameters by analysis of photoplethysmograph (PPG) signals. A recently proposed Two Pulse Synthesis (TPS) model [Goswami 2010a] has been used to measure pulse wave velocity (PWV) and several new parameters of normal and diseased subjects having hypertension or diabetes or both. Results, presented through tables and figures, indicate the merits of TPS model. A scheme for integration of cardiac care for rural people has been outlined. Longitudinal studies using the TPS model has also been advocated as a part of cardiac care supported by a set of experimental results.