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The quantization of chinese deep pulse.

Cheng-Chi Tai¹, Sen-Chang Hwang, Song-Tao Wang

¹Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nat. Cheng Kung Univ., Tainan.

Conference Proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference

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This study introduces a quantitative method for Chinese pulse diagnosis, standardizing deep pulse measurements. The new approach uses a modified blood pressure monitor for improved accuracy, independent of individual patient factors.

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Area of Science:

Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

Clinical Chinese pulse diagnosis relies on tactile assessment of radial artery pulses (floating, middle, deep).
The deep pulse measurement is subjective and influenced by individual physiological factors (age, weight, sex, vessel flexibility), leading to diagnostic variability.
Lack of a standardized, quantitative method hinders accurate and consistent Chinese pulse diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a quantitative and standardized method for assessing the deep pulse in Chinese pulse diagnosis.
To overcome the limitations of subjective, experience-dependent traditional methods.
To improve the accuracy and objectivity of pulse diagnosis through technological integration.

Main Methods:

A modified blood pressure monitor was utilized to measure pulse characteristics.
The oscillometric method was adapted to quantize and standardize the deep pulse.
The proposed scheme was designed to be independent of individual patient factors.

Main Results:

The developed method provides a quantitative assessment of the deep pulse.
Measurements are independent of personal factors like age, height, weight, sex, and blood vessel flexibility.
The quantitative approach demonstrated improved accuracy compared to traditional methods.

Conclusions:

The proposed scheme offers a standardized and quantitative approach to Chinese pulse diagnosis.
This method enhances diagnostic accuracy and reduces subjectivity in deep pulse assessment.
Technological integration, using modified blood pressure monitors, can effectively standardize traditional diagnostic techniques.