Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors Blood Pressure

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Published June 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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Wearable devices have been limited to sensing signals either on the surface of the skin or right beneath it. A new wearable ultrasound patch non-invasively monitors blood pressure in arteries as deep as four centimeters (more than one inch) below the skin, helping to detect cardiovascular problems earlier on and with greater precision. In tests, the patch performed as well as some clinical methods to measure blood pressure.