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Method and apparatus for non-invasively measuring hemodynamic parameters using parametrics

  • US 7,867,170 B2
  • Filed: 05/03/2004
  • Issued: 01/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus adapted to measure the blood pressure of a living subject, comprising:

  • a pressure sensor adapted to generate a signal relating to the pressure applied to a blood vessel of said subject, said applied pressure being applied at least in part by tissue interposed between said sensor and a blood vessel of said subject;

    a bias element disposed proximate to said pressure sensor and adapted to mitigate the effects of said tissue on said applied pressure; and

    a digital processor configured to scale said signal using a scaling factor, said scaling factor comprising said subject'"'"'s weight divided by said subject'"'"'s height squared.

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