Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs

Researchers from the University of Utah and the University of Illinois, Chicago, have developed a smartwatch capable of continuous blood pressure monitoring without an inflatable cuff. The device uses physics-informed machine learning to measure electrical properties of blood flow, offering a potential alternative to traditional clinical methods.
Why it matters
Continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring could significantly improve cardiovascular health management and early detection of life-threatening conditions.
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