SPHYG-MO: Hybrid Blood Pressure Monitor

Abstract

According to the study conducted in 2018, 50% of the Pakistani population suffers from hypertension and 50% of those people are not even diagnosed(Report). The prevalence of hypertension has increased from 18% in 2010 to 50% in 2018. It is a serious problem which can lead to kidney disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, complication of diabetes or even a heart attack. As a result, it requires frequent checks and monitoring on the person's blood pressure. Digital and manual sphygmomanometers are not accurate and require clinical skill respectively. Most people either do not know how to operate it or use it incorrectly. These days' people are encouraged more and more to lead a healthier lifestyle. For this we need to keep check on our health constantly. My project focuses on designing a device which combines the experience of both digital and manual sphygmomanometers, on a personal level for more accurate and reliable results.