Now Measure Blood Pressure In A Watch

Disorders Cure

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 11:34

With rising work pressure and unruly lifestyle low/high Blood Pressure has grown up to be the major cause of death and ill health in India and abroad. It is called the silent killer as it does not have much defined symptoms. Thus, to detect this silent killer before it strikes the wrong cord, here is an innovative medical discovery – a wristwatch which reads blood pressure.

This wristwatch which measures blood pressure is an invention by the scientists of the Leicester University and Singapore. The wristwatch to measure blood pressure is worn around the wrist and the sensors measure the pressure in the aorta, the main artery close to the heart. As the sensors are reading the level of BP from the main artery, it is accurate. The old method of measuring BP through a strap around the arm may not be accurate as the artery is far from the heart. The sensors in the wristwatch measure blood pressure by recording the pulse wave and then show the result on the monitor.

The wristwatch to measure blood pressure is believed to check the need for treatment and death rates of 50 to 60 million people around the world. Bryan Williams, professor of medicine at the University of Leicester, said, "It is not going to replace what we do overnight but it is a big advance. It is most likely to mean some people currently receiving treatment will not need it." The device still has to undergo a lost of research to ensure accuracy and is hopes to be available in the market widely across within two to three years of time.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.