Certain investigations on data driven approaches for beat to beat blood pressure estimation using photoplethysmography

Abstract

The concept of regular and continuous monitoring of health condition and timely delivery of healthcare has gained more importance for the past few decades. The primary step to reach this objective is possible by recording the vital signs (Heart Rate, SpO2, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure, etc.) using the Multi-parameter Patient Monitors in the clinical setting to assess the health condition of an individual. newlineOne of those vital signs that are dealt with utmost importance is the blood pressure. Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure experienced by the blood vessels due to the pulsating blood flow from the heart. It carries valuable information about the physiological properties of the circulatory system. Hypertension, the condition of raised Blood Pressure is one of the predominant factors that is highly associated with the population affected by cardiovascular-related ailments. The behavioral risk factors like the trending lifestyle, level of physical activity and sleeping patterns lead to complications like the chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, stenosis, and atherosclerosis gradually increasing the blood pressure and therefore progressing to multiple organ damage. The early detection and control of BP can reduce the abovementioned risks which require the continuous, user-convenient and accurate newlineBP measurement systems. newline newline