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[Design of Radial Artery Simulation Platform Based on Waveform Drive]
Aihua Zhang1,2,3, Jinhua Hao1, Dongmei Lin1,2,3
1School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu, Lanzhou, 730050.
Summary
A new radial artery simulation platform was developed to study 3D pulse information and blood pressure waveforms. This stable, repeatable platform aids research into cardiovascular system dynamics and blood pressure prediction.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Medical Device Development
Background:
- Accurate three-dimensional (3D) pulse information and blood pressure waveforms are crucial for cardiovascular research.
- Existing methods may lack the comprehensive data needed to fully understand radial artery dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel radial artery simulation platform.
- To generate multi-type 3D pulse information and blood pressure waveforms.
- To provide a research tool for exploring the relationship between pulse information and blood pressure.
Main Methods:
- Constructed a radial artery simulation platform using circulation theory and pulse wave mechanisms.
- Employed a programmable controlled injection pump and Gaussian function model for pulse wave synthesis.
- Utilized a binocular visual pulse detection system and pressure transmitter for data acquisition.
- Assessed platform stability and repeatability using Pearson correlation analysis.
Main Results:
- The developed platform demonstrated stability, reliability, and repeatability.
- Successfully generated diverse types of 3D pulse information and blood pressure waveforms.
- Confirmed the platform's capability to simulate radial artery conditions.
Conclusions:
- The radial artery simulation platform is a stable and repeatable research tool.
- It effectively generates various 3D pulse and blood pressure waveforms.
- The platform facilitates research on radial artery pulse dynamics and blood pressure prediction.
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