Cuffless Measurement of Blood Pressure: Not Good Enough for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
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Source: Pulse - May 3, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Challenges Presented by Cuffless Measurement of Blood Pressure if Adopted for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
The global health burden presented by hypertension is providing increased motivation for improved means of collection of blood pressure (BP) data. A growing area of research and commercial activity is the use of wearable devices to provide BP data using non-invasive cuffless techniques. The accelerated progress in recent years, particularly relating to connectivity of smartphone technology, has promoted the availability of consumer devices that provide values of BP. The main types of devices are wrist-worn, watch-type devices with sensors that typically record a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal, sometimes also with an ele...
Source: Pulse - April 22, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Challenges Presented by Cuffless Measurement of Blood Pressure if Adopted for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
The global health burden presented by hypertension is providing increased motivation for improved means of collection of blood pressure (BP) data. A growing area of research and commercial activity is the use of wearable devices to provide BP data using non-invasive cuffless techniques. The accelerated progress in recent years, particularly relating to connectivity of smartphone technology, has promoted the availability of consumer devices that provide values of BP. The main types of devices are wrist-worn, watch-type devices with sensors that typically record a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal, sometimes also with an ele...
Source: Pulse - April 22, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Contents Vol. 9, 2021
Pulse 2021;9:I –IV (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - December 14, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Acknowledgement to Reviewers
Pulse 2021;9:133 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - December 14, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Relation between Oscillometric Measurement of Central Hemodynamics and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients
Conclusions: AIx measurement in men provided useful prognostic information for the presence of LVH. Pulse-wave analysis assessed using the Mobil-O-Graph may be a valuable tool for detecting LVH in hypertensive patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 30, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Presence of Microvascular Dysfunction and CHA < sub > 2 < /sub > DS < sub > 2 < /sub > -VASc Score in Patients with ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Conclusions: The data of the current study point out that increased CHA2DS2-VASc score, lower systolic blood pressure #x3c;90 mm Hg, and stent diameter are associated with increased incidence of MVD (increased IMR) after PPCI of STEMI. We suggest that the CHA2DS2-VASc score may be a simple, inexpensive useful risk score for the prediction of MVD risk after PPCI for STEMI patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Circulating Serum Copper Is Associated with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, but Not Venous Thromboembolism: A Prospective Cohort Study
Conclusion: In middle-aged Finnish men, we confirmed previously reported associations between high serum copper levels and increased risk of atherosclerotic CVD, but serum copper was not associated with future VTE risk. Other large-scale prospective studies conducted in women, other age-groups, and other populations are needed to confirm or refute these findings.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 19, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Brachial Artery “Low-Flow Mediated Constriction” Is Associated with Myocardial Perfusion Defect Severity and Mediated by an Altered Flow Pattern during Occlusion
Conclusion: The results suggest that LFMC is independently associated with myocardial perfusion severity and is “mediated” by an altered flow profile during occlusion.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 18, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Assessment of Arterial Stiffness, Brachial Haemodynamics, and Central Haemodynamics in Diabetic Hypertensives: A Pulse Wave Analysis-Based Case-Control Study from an Urban Area of West India
Conclusion: Diabetic hypertensives had adverse profile of cardiovascular parameters beyond bBP, related to female gender, and HTN and its control, more than that of diabetes. This baseline work suggests further study on these potential parameters.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - October 25, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
High Signal Resolution Pulse Oximetry as a Prognostic Indicator of Radiotherapy Toxicity: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: The pilot study indicates HSR pulse oximetry, especially the ventricle/aorta volume ratio parameter, as a potential prognostic indicator of toxicity from radiation for breast and lung cancers.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - October 21, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Hypertensive Heart Failure in Asia
Hypertension (HT) is an important risk factor for heart failure (HF). The prevalence of HT among the HF population is higher in Asia than in other regions around the world. In Asia, HT is the most common cause of HF after ischemic heart disease. Hypertensive HF (HHF) results from structural and functional adaptations of the heart, which lead to left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH). Hypertensive LVH can cause ventricular diastolic dysfunction and becomes a risk factor for myocardial infarction, which is a well-known cause of LV systolic dysfunction. Asymptomatic systolic and diastolic LV dysfunction easily progress to cl...
Source: Pulse - October 11, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Sickle Cell Disease-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review of Pathophysiology, Management, and Current Literature
The objective of this narrative review is to discuss the prevalence, pathophysiology mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, treatment options, and prognostic indicators in the setting of sickle cell disease with pulmonary hypertension. Additionally, the review also highlights other advancements that are being investigated. Considering the significant morbidity, mortality, and prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in patients with sickle cell disease, it is important to account for the aforementioned domains in the future guidelines to provide optimal and individualized care to the high-risk individuals as well as reduce the pro...
Source: Pulse - September 23, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
