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Pulse rhythm01:30

Pulse rhythm

Pulse rhythm refers to the pattern of pulsations within specific intervals, offering valuable insights into the regularity or irregularity of the heart's beats as observed through the pattern of pulsation within specific intervals. A regular pulse exhibits a consistent heart rate with uniform waveforms and pulsation force, variations of which can be classified as normal, weak, or bounding.
Conversely, an irregular pulse pattern is termed dysrhythmia, stemming from disruptions in cardiac muscle...
Special considerations while measuring pulse01:13

Special considerations while measuring pulse

Assessing a patient's pulse is a fundamental skill in healthcare, but certain situations require special attention:
Pulse Assessment Sites01:11

Pulse Assessment Sites

Pulse assessment sites are crucial in evaluating a patient's cardiovascular health. By assessing the pulsations of arteries at specific anatomical locations, healthcare professionals can gather valuable information about blood flow, heart rate, and peripheral circulation. Understanding these pulse assessment sites is essential for conducting comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations and monitoring patients' overall health. These sites are strategically chosen due to the accessibility and...
Pulse01:16

Pulse

When the heart pumps blood out, arterial elastic fibers play a crucial role in sustaining a high-pressure gradient. They expand to accommodate the received blood and then recoil - a process known as the pulse that can be either manually palpated or electronically quantified. Despite a reduction in its effect with increased distance from the heart, elements of the pulse's systolic and diastolic components persist, observable even at the arteriole level.
The pulse serves as a clinical indicator...
Pulse01:05

Pulse

The pulse is one of the most fundamental physiological indicators of the body's cardiovascular health. It is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of the arterial walls in response to the pressure generated by the heart's pumping action.
Pulse Rate and its Significance
Pulse rate, often measured in beats per minute (bpm), reflects the heart rate (HR), which is influenced by numerous factors such as stress, physical activity, and hormonal changes. A normal resting adult pulse rate falls between...
Pulse amplitude and quality01:17

Pulse amplitude and quality

Pulse amplitude is a crucial indicator of cardiac health because it provides valuable insights into the strength of left ventricular contractions and the overall uniformity of blood circulation within the vasculature. The strength of the pulse is directly related to the force with which the heart contracts and the volume of blood being pumped.
A weak or absent pulse may indicate reduced cardiac output or poor left ventricular contraction, which can be signs of cardiovascular dysfunction or...

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Noninvasive Pulse Measurements for Cardiovascular Health Monitoring and Diagnoses.

Bingmei M Fu1, Mohamed T Nur2

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York, New York, NY, USA. fu@ccny.cuny.edu.

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Summary

Objective pulse measurement techniques offer a modern approach to diagnosing cardiovascular conditions, moving beyond subjective Traditional Chinese Medicine methods. Advanced AI/ML analysis of pulse waveforms aids in identifying diseases like type 2 diabetes.

Keywords:
AI/MLCardiovascular diagnosesMathematical models for pulsesPPGPressure waveformsPulse analysisPulse measurements

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Arterial pulses are key indicators of cardiovascular health.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis relies on subjective pulse feeling.
  • Objective, quantitative pulse analysis is needed for modern diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contemporary noninvasive pulse measurement techniques.
  • To describe methods for analyzing pulse waveforms and correlating them with cardiovascular conditions.
  • To introduce AI/ML and mathematical modeling for advanced pulse analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Noninvasive methods: tonometry, photoplethysmography (PPG), ultrasound Doppler, flexible pressure sensors.
  • Waveform analysis for characteristic parameters and correlation with cardiovascular states.
  • AI/ML for classification of pulse data from healthy and diseased individuals (e.g., type 2 diabetes).
  • Mathematical modeling (0-D, 1-D, 3-D) to link pulse variables with physiological parameters.

Main Results:

  • Summary of current noninvasive pulse measurement technologies.
  • Methods for extracting clinically relevant parameters from pulse waveforms.
  • Demonstration of AI/ML for efficient analysis of pulse datasets.
  • Introduction of models relating pulse dynamics to cardiovascular system properties.

Conclusions:

  • Objective pulse measurement and analysis offer a significant advancement over subjective TCM methods.
  • AI/ML and mathematical modeling enhance the diagnostic capabilities of pulse analysis.
  • This approach has potential for early detection and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases and conditions like type 2 diabetes.