Methods, apparatus and sensor for measurement of cardiovascular quantities
US9138161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0214
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods, apparatus and sensor for measurement of cardiovascular quantities. In particular, a method for determining one or more cardiovascular quantities is disclosed, the method comprising determining the distension of a vessel enclosed by tissue having a skin surface, wherein determining the distension is based on a first sensor signal indicating capacitance variations between a first electrode and a second electrode; determining the vascular stiffness of the vessel; and determining the blood pressure based on the distension and the vascular stiffness of the vessel.
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