Monitoring apparatus and method for blood pressure and heart rate
US3978848A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1975 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B7/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combination blood pressure and heart rate monitor is disclosed of the type utilizing a pressure cuff coupled to a patient's artery. Acoustic means is provided and adapted to be placed in a transducing relationship to the artery for providing a sound signal. Pressure transducing means is provided responsive to the average pressure in the cuff and the heart rate pressure provided by the artery for providing an average pressure signal and a heart rate signal. Means is provided for detecting and comparing the sound signal and the heart rate signal for accurately determining, in combination with the average pressure, the patient's systolic and diastolic pressure levels.
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