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Patient-Specific Blood Pressure Estimation Using Elastography-Integrated Arterial Tonometry: Design, Development, and
Ge Zhu1,2, David Minnie3,2, Nora Watson3,2
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01545-1834; PracticePoint, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01545-1834.
Journal of Medical Devices
|June 30, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a hybrid sensing system combining shear wave elastography and arterial tonometry for personalized blood pressure monitoring. This novel approach enhances accuracy in estimating blood pressure and vascular stiffness for cardiovascular disease management.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Accurate assessment of arterial blood pressure (BP) and vascular stiffness is crucial for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management.
- Arterial tonometry (AT) offers noninvasive, continuous BP estimation but faces accuracy limitations due to intersubject variability in biomechanical parameters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a hybrid sensing framework integrating shear wave elastography (SWE) with AT for patient-specific biomechanical parameterization.
- To improve the accuracy and personalization of noninvasive, continuous BP monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Developed a hybrid sensing device that simultaneously acquires arterial stiffness metrics via SWE and pulse pressure waveforms using AT.
- Integrated these measurements into a validated physics-driven model for continuous BP estimation.
- Enabled patient-specific biomechanical parameterization by combining elastography-derived priors with direct pulse wave measurements.
Main Results:
- The hybrid system demonstrated improved personalization and physiological fidelity for noninvasive BP monitoring.
- Showcased potential for more accurate, patient-specific continuous blood pressure assessment.
- Highlighted implications for wearable cardiovascular monitoring and precision diagnostics.
Conclusions:
- The proposed hybrid sensing framework offers a promising advancement in noninvasive cardiovascular monitoring.
- Integration of SWE and AT enhances BP estimation accuracy by addressing intersubject variability.
- This technology has significant potential for wearable health tech and precision cardiovascular diagnostics.
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