Effect of Medication on Cuff-Less Blood Pressure and Pulse Wave Velocity

Botong Ma1, Victoria Ouyang1, Shantanu Sengupta2, Kunda Mungulmare2, Partho Sengupta3, Richard Ribon Fletcher

  • 1Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2Sengupta Hospital and Research Institute
  • 3True Vision

Details

09:30 - 09:45 | Wed 24 Jul | R2 - Level 3 | WeA13.5

Session: Recent Advances on Cuff-Less Blood Pressure Measurement Technology I 

Abstract

Measurement methods such as Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) are important non-invasive methods for diagnosing cardiovascular disease. As part of a small clinical study, we discuss the effects of hypertensive medication, a commonly overlooked factor which may affect diagnostic results.