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    This study introduces CiGNN, a novel framework for cuffless continuous blood pressure (BP) estimation. By integrating causal inference and graph neural networks (GNNs), CiGNN identifies causal features beyond pulse transit time (PTT), significantly improving BP measurement accuracy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Informatics
    • Causal Inference

    Background:

    • Cuffless continuous blood pressure (BP) estimation is crucial for proactive health management but faces challenges in accuracy and understanding underlying causal factors.
    • Current research often overlooks the importance of causality, relying on correlational features like pulse transit time (PTT).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel two-stage framework, CiGNN, that integrates causal inference and graph neural networks (GNNs) for enhanced cuffless continuous BP estimation.
    • To identify novel causal features beyond PTT that are causally related to BP variations.
    • To improve the accuracy and precision of cuffless continuous BP monitoring.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-stage approach was proposed: Stage 1 involved causal inference to generate a causal graph and identify causal features related to BP.
    • Stage 2 utilized a spatio-temporal GNN (STGNN) to learn from the causal graph and beat-by-beat cardiac signals for BP estimation.
    • The method was validated on three datasets comprising 305 subjects (including hypertensive patients) with continuous Finapres BP as reference.

    Main Results:

    • The CiGNN framework identified novel causal features that demonstrated superior tracking of BP changes compared to PTT.
    • The proposed method achieved a mean absolute difference (MAD) of 3.77 mmHg for systolic BP (SBP) and 2.52 mmHg for diastolic BP (DBP).
    • CiGNN outperformed existing methods across diverse demographics, BP levels, and physiological conditions (e.g., hypertension, maneuvers inducing BP changes).

    Conclusions:

    • The CiGNN method offers a promising approach for elucidating causal mechanisms in cuffless BP estimation.
    • This framework significantly enhances the precision of cuffless continuous BP measurement.
    • The integration of causality and GNNs represents a substantial advancement in wearable health technology for BP monitoring.