Apparatus, system and method for obtaining hemodynamic data of an individual
US11412942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for obtaining hemodynamic characteristics of an individual is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first sensor arranged to sense a first hemodynamic data from a first radial artery; a second sensor arranged to sense a second hemodynamic data from a second radial artery; and an occlusion device arranged to be positioned around a third major blood vessel where the second major blood vessel branch from, the occlusion device operable to occlude the third major blood vessel for a predetermined period. The apparatus, system and method are suitable for deriving a risk indicator of one or more types of cardiovascular diseases.
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