Acquisition of Cuff-Pulse Waveforms for Estimation of Central Blood Pressure and Additional Hemodynamic Variables

Abstract

Central blood pressure (cBP) is an important indicator of the load on the heart. Because cBP is difficult to measure directly, indirect methods have been developed. We investigated suitability of blood pressure cuff pulse waves for estimation of cBP and additional hemodynamic variables. Waves obtained from arm cuff and from wrist cuff were compared.