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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Hypertension is a global health concern requiring robust data analysis tools.
  • Existing software solutions for blood pressure data analysis are limited, particularly in the open-source domain.
  • Accurate analysis of blood pressure data is crucial for understanding and managing hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the R package bp, an open-source software solution designed for comprehensive blood pressure data analysis.
  • To provide researchers with accessible tools for processing, visualizing, and extracting features from various types of blood pressure data.
  • To facilitate easier adoption and utilization of blood pressure data analysis techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the R package 'bp' offering a suite of functions for blood pressure data.
  • Inclusion of data processing capabilities for continuous arterial pressure (AP), home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM), and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) data.
  • Provision of six diverse sample datasets to aid user onboarding and practical application.

Main Results:

  • The R package 'bp' provides a unified platform for blood pressure data analysis.
  • The package includes functionalities for data cleaning, transformation, visualization, and feature extraction.
  • Availability of sample datasets accelerates the learning curve and application for researchers.

Conclusions:

  • The R package 'bp' addresses the need for open-source tools in hypertension research.
  • It empowers researchers with efficient methods for analyzing diverse blood pressure datasets.
  • The package is readily available on CRAN and GitHub, promoting widespread use and collaboration.