IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(7), P. 3882 - 3894
Published: April 30, 2024
Biosignals
collected
by
wearable
devices,
such
as
electrocardiogram
and
photoplethysmogram,
exhibit
redundancy
global
temporal
dependencies,
posing
a
challenge
in
extracting
discriminative
features
for
blood
pressure
(BP)
estimation.
To
address
this
challenge,
we
propose
HGCTNet,
handcrafted
feature-guided
CNN
transformer
network
cuffless
BP
measurement
based
on
devices.
By
leveraging
convolutional
operations
self-attention
mechanisms,
design
CNN-Transformer
hybrid
architecture
to
learn
from
biosignals
that
capture
both
local
information
dependencies.
Then,
introduce
attention
module
utilizes
extracted
query
vectors
eliminate
redundant
within
the
learned
features.
Finally,
feature
fusion
integrates
features,
demographics
enhance
model
performance.
We
validate
our
approach
using
two
large
datasets:
CAS-BP
dataset
Aurora-BP
dataset.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
HGCTNet
achieves
an
estimation
error
of
0.9
$\pm$
6.5
mmHg
diastolic
(DBP)
0.7
8.3
systolic
(SBP)
On
dataset,
corresponding
errors
are
notation="LaTeX">$-$
0.4
7.0
DBP
8.6
SBP.
Compared
current
state-of-the-art
approaches,
reduces
mean
absolute
SBP
10.68%
9.84%
These
highlight
potential
improving
performance
measurements.
The
source
code
available
at
https://github.com/zdzdliu/HGCTNet.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 2, 2021
Abstract
Wearable
sensors
to
continuously
measure
blood
pressure
and
derived
cardiovascular
variables
have
the
potential
revolutionize
patient
monitoring.
Current
wearable
methods
analyzing
time
components
(e.g.,
pulse
transit
time)
still
lack
clinical
accuracy,
whereas
existing
technologies
for
direct
measurement
are
too
bulky.
Here
we
present
an
innovative
art
of
continuous
noninvasive
hemodynamic
monitoring
(CNAP2GO).
It
directly
measures
by
using
a
volume
control
technique
could
be
used
small
integrated
in
finger-ring.
As
software
prototype,
CNAP2GO
showed
excellent
performance
comparison
with
invasive
reference
measurements
46
patients
having
surgery.
The
resulting
pulsatile
signal
carries
information
derive
cardiac
output
other
variables.
We
show
that
can
self-calibrate
miniaturized
approaches.
potentially
constitutes
breakthrough
flow
both
ambulatory
in-hospital
settings.
Journal of Hypertension,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
40(8), P. 1435 - 1448
Published: May 17, 2022
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
pandemic
caused
an
unprecedented
shift
from
in
person
care
to
delivering
healthcare
remotely.
To
limit
infectious
spread,
patients
and
providers
rapidly
adopted
distant
evaluation
with
online
or
telephone-based
diagnosis
management
of
hypertension.
It
is
likely
that
virtual
chronic
diseases
including
hypertension
will
continue
some
form
into
the
future.
purpose
International
Society
Hypertension's
(ISH)
position
paper
provide
practical
guidance
on
improve
its
blood
pressure
control
based
currently
available
evidence
international
experts'
opinion
for
nonpregnant
adults.
Virtual
represents
provision
services
at
a
distance
communication
conducted
between
providers,
users
their
circle
care.
This
statement
provides
consensus
on:
selecting
monitoring
devices,
accurate
home
assessments,
patient
education
virtually,
health
behavior
modification,
medication
adjustment
long-term
monitoring.
We
further
recommendations
modalities
assessment
across
spectrum
resource
availability
ability.
npj Digital Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: May 22, 2023
Abstract
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
a
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide.
For
early
diagnosis,
intervention
and
management
CVDs,
it
is
highly
desirable
to
frequently
monitor
blood
pressure
(BP),
vital
sign
closely
related
during
people’s
daily
life,
including
sleep
time.
Towards
this
end,
wearable
cuffless
BP
extraction
methods
have
been
extensively
researched
in
recent
years
as
part
the
mobile
healthcare
initiative.
This
review
focuses
on
enabling
technologies
for
monitoring
platforms,
covering
both
emerging
flexible
sensor
designs
algorithms.
Based
signal
type,
sensing
devices
classified
into
electrical,
optical,
mechanical
sensors,
state-of-the-art
material
choices,
fabrication
methods,
performances
each
type
briefly
reviewed.
In
model
review,
contemporary
algorithmic
estimation
beat-to-beat
measurements
continuous
waveform
introduced.
Mainstream
approaches,
such
pulse
transit
time-based
analytical
models
machine
learning
compared
terms
their
input
modalities,
features,
implementation
algorithms,
performances.
The
sheds
light
interdisciplinary
research
opportunities
combine
latest
innovations
processing
fields
achieve
new
generation
measurement
with
improved
wearability,
reliability,
accuracy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 24242 - 24258
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
A
wearable
system
that
can
continuously
track
the
fluctuation
of
blood
pressure
(BP)
based
on
pulse
signals
is
highly
desirable
for
treatments
cardiovascular
diseases,
yet
sensitivity,
reliability,
and
accuracy
remain
challenging.
Since
correlations
waveforms
to
BP
are
individualized
due
diversity
patients'
physiological
characteristics,
sensors
universal
designs
algorithms
often
fail
derive
accurately
when
applied
individual
patients.
Herein,
a
triboelectric
sensor
biomimetic
nanopillar
layer
was
developed
coupled
with
Personalized
Machine
Learning
(ML)
provide
accurate
continuous
monitoring
BP.
Flexible
conductive
nanopillars
as
were
fabricated
through
soft
lithography
replication
cicada
wing,
which
could
effectively
enhance
sensor's
output
performance
detect
weak
signal
characteristics
waveform
derivation.
The
personalized
Partial
Least-Squares
Regression
(PLSR)
ML
unknown
reasonable
accuracy,
avoiding
issue
variability
encountered
by
General
PLSR
or
formula
algorithms.
cuffless
intelligent
design
endow
this
ML-sensor
promising
platform
care
hypertensive
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(21)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Biomechanical
signals,
such
as
strain
variations
of
the
skin,
vibrations
chest
and
throat,
well
motions
limbs,
hold
immense
significance
in
healthcare
monitoring,
disease
diagnosis,
human‐machine
interface.
Examples
span
from
monitoring
blood
pressure
pulse
waves
for
atherosclerosis
to
distinguishing
between
metatarsalgia
patients
healthy
individuals
by
tracking
their
walking
postures,
voiceprint
recognition
hearing
aid
technology
based
on
vibration
sensing.
Wearable
biomechanical
sensors
play
a
crucial
role
providing
valuable
insights
into
one's
health
condition
physiological
features.
However,
development
high‐performance
capable
prolonged
poses
challenges.
Traditional
batteries
have
limited
lifespan
pose
difficulty
replacement.
Using
self‐powered
devices
measurement
signals
represents
an
attractive
solution
tackle
issues
caused
batteries.
This
review
focuses
mechanisms
wearable
sensors,
delves
recent
advancements
applications,
covering
areas
cardiovascular
system
acoustic
detection,
human
motion
tracking,
many
others
associated
with
biomechanics.
A
concluding
section
outlines
potential
future
prospects
this
evolving
field
materials
biomedical
research.
Blood Pressure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Background:
Cuffless
blood
pressure
measurement
technologies
have
attracted
significant
attention
for
their
potential
to
transform
cardiovascular
monitoring.
Frontiers in Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Introduction
Blood
pressure
(BP)
serves
as
a
crucial
parameter
in
the
management
of
three
prevalent
chronic
diseases,
hypertension,
cardiovascular
and
cerebrovascular
diseases.
However,
conventional
sphygmomanometer,
utilizing
cuff,
is
unsuitable
for
approach
mobile
health
(mHealth).
Methods
Cuffless
blood
measurement,
which
eliminates
need
considered
promising
avenue.
This
method
based
on
relationship
between
pulse
arrival
time
(PAT)
parameters
BP.
In
this
study,
transit
(PTT)
was
derived
from
ballistocardiograms
(BCG)
impedance
plethysmograms
(IPG)
obtained
weight-fat
scale.
study
aims
to
address
two
challenges
using
deep
learning
machine
technologies:
first,
identifying
BCG
IPG
signals
with
good
quality,
then
extracting
PTT
them
estimate
A
stacked
model
comprising
one-dimensional
convolutional
neural
network
(1D
CNN)
gated
recurrent
unit
(GRU)
proposed
classify
quality
signals.
Seven
parameters,
including
calibration-based
calibration-free
heart
rate
(HR),
were
examined
BP
random
forest
(RF)
XGBoost
models.
Seventeen
healthy
subjects
participated
their
elevated
through
exercise.
digital
sphygmomanometer
employed
measure
reference
values.
Our
methodology
validated
data
collected
our
custom-made
device.
Results
The
results
demonstrated
signal
classification
accuracy
0.989.
Furthermore,
five-fold
cross-validation,
Pearson
correlation
coefficients
0.953
±
0.007
0.935
achieved
systolic
(SBP)
diastolic
(DBP)
estimations,
respectively.
mean
absolute
differences
(MADs)
calculated
3.54
0.34
2.57
0.17
mmHg
SBP
DBP,
Discussion
significantly
improved
cuffless
indicating
its
potential
integration
into
scales
an
unconstrained
device
effective
utilization
mHealth
applications.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(13), P. 4273 - 4273
Published: June 22, 2021
This
paper
reviews
recent
advances
in
non-invasive
blood
pressure
monitoring
and
highlights
the
added
value
of
a
novel
algorithm-based
sensor
which
uses
machine-learning
techniques
to
extract
values
from
shape
pulse
waveform.
We
report
results
preliminary
studies
on
range
patient
populations
discuss
accuracy
limitations
this
capacitive-based
technology
its
potential
application
hospitals
communities.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(10), P. 3953 - 3953
Published: May 23, 2022
Accurate
estimation
of
blood
pressure
(BP)
waveforms
is
critical
for
ensuring
the
safety
and
proper
care
patients
in
intensive
units
(ICUs)
intraoperative
hemodynamic
monitoring.
Normal
cuff-based
BP
measurements
can
only
provide
systolic
(SBP)
diastolic
(DBP).
Alternatively,
waveform
be
used
to
estimate
a
variety
other
physiological
parameters
provides
additional
information
about
patient’s
health.
As
result,
various
techniques
are
being
proposed
accurately
estimating
waveforms.
The
purpose
this
review
summarize
current
state
knowledge
regarding
waveform,
three
methodologies
(pressure-based,
ultrasound-based,
deep-learning-based)
noninvasive
research
feasibility
employing
these
strategies
at
home
as
well
ICUs.
Additionally,
article
will
discuss
physical
concepts
underlying
both
invasive
measurements.
We
historical
measurements,
standard
clinical
procedures,
more
recent
innovations
Although
technique
has
not
been
validated,
it
expected
that
precise,
available
near
future
due
its
enormous
potential.