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Wireless chest wearable vital sign monitoring platform for hypertension

G Janjua, D Guldenring, D Finlay

    Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
    |October 25, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study introduces a wireless wearable device for monitoring vital signs like ECG, PPG, and BCG to detect hypertension early. The system analyzes data to estimate blood pressure and alerts social media contacts, aiding cardiovascular health management.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Public Health Technology

    Background:

    • Hypertension is a major global public health challenge, contributing significantly to cardiovascular disease mortality.
    • Early detection and prevention of hypertension are crucial for reducing cardiovascular mortality rates worldwide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a wireless chest wearable vital sign monitoring platform for early hypertension detection.
    • To evaluate the technical feasibility of a multi-signal (ECG, PPG, BCG) monitoring system for blood pressure estimation.

    Main Methods:

    • A wireless chest wearable device was developed to capture Electrocardiogram (ECG), Photoplethsmogram (PPG), and Ballistocardiogram (BCG) signals.
    • Data was transmitted via Bluetooth low energy (BLE) to an Android application, then to a server for MATLAB-based analysis and blood pressure estimation.
    • A prototype system was clinically evaluated on 11 normotensive subjects (9 males, 2 females).

    Main Results:

    • The platform successfully acquired ECG, PPG, and BCG signals from a chest-mounted position.
    • The system demonstrated the potential for offline blood pressure estimation using multi-modal vital sign data.
    • A social media alert system was integrated to notify designated contacts about the subject's health status.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed wireless chest wearable platform shows promise for non-invasive hypertension monitoring and early cardiovascular risk assessment.
    • Further clinical validation is warranted to establish the accuracy and reliability of blood pressure estimation in diverse populations.
    • Integrating such technology into public health strategies could enhance proactive cardiovascular disease management.

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