Digital blood pressure measurement: the new gadget for every finger!

Digital blood pressure measurement: the new gadget for every finger!

Wiener Neustadt, Österreich - A revolutionary blood pressure monitor conquers the medical world! Developed by an innovative team around biomedical technician Siegfried Wassertheurer at AIT, this handy device, which looks more like a toy, could revolutionize the way we measure our blood pressure. According to noe.orf.at it allows users to comfortably measure their blood pressure on the index finger instead of a cumbersome cuff on the upper arm. By pressing a sensor you can create your EKG at the same time, which enables comprehensive health surveillance.

In contrast to traditional methods that often have a deterrent, the design of the AIT device was designed for interactivity and fun. "Nobody wants to be associated with illness," said Wasserheurer. The device playfully indicates how strongly you should press and turn blood pressure measurement into a skill game. An investigation to 85 subjects has shown that the results are comparable to classic cuff measurements. Medical approval has already been granted and there is great interest from possible industrial partners, as reported.

finger blood pressure measuring devices and their meaning

finger blood pressure measuring devices are becoming increasingly central to people who have to regularly check their blood pressure for health reasons. According to Medizin Spektrum.de , these devices are popular due to their user-friendliness: no annoying plug in cuffs, simple plugs of the finger into the device and after a short time a display shows the results. This mobility and the possibility of recording measurements over longer periods in conjunction with apps increase the relevance of such devices. It should be emphasized that some models can not only measure blood pressure, but also the oxygen saturation.

The AIT plans to market the new blood pressure monitor as a lifestyle gadget in order to motivate even more people to control blood pressure. The urgency of this innovation underlines the information that every fourth person in Austria suffers from high blood pressure. With the aim of recognizing health symptoms at an early stage, this device could play a crucial role not only in everyday life, but also in critical situations.