Carolina Sera
Impedance Plethysmography: a novel technique for Pulse Wave Detection.
Rel. Danilo Demarchi, Irene Buraioli, Alessandro Sanginario, Marco Pogliano. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2025
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Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 30% of annual fatalities. Addressing this persistent public health challenge requires the development of effective strategies for prevention, early diagnosis, and management. A critical marker of cardiovascular health is arterial stiffness, typically assessed through Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV). Current PWV measurement methods involve acquiring Pulse Wave (PW) signals from two anatomical sites, commonly the carotid and femoral arteries, using tonometers and measuring the pulse arrival time to compute the velocity. While these devices are widely used in clinical practice, they are hindered by several inherent limitations, including an inability to support continuous monitoring and a reliance on operator skill to maintain proper sensor placement over the artery during measurement.
Impedance Plethysmography (IPG) shows great potential as an alternative technology for developing wearable devices that enable continuous, non-invasive monitoring of arterial stiffness
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