Wearable Biometric to Predict and Prevent Preeclampsia and Hypertension
Purdue University researchers have developed a wearable biometric intended to both predict preeclampsia and better manage those women identified to be at risk. The technology couples a blood pressure measuring device with a body position sensor to ensure meticulous execution of the SPT. The device transmits via smartphone the changes in blood pressure and calculated predictive risk to a remote medical location. Sequential testing is intended to optimize test sensitivity. For those women identified to be at risk, the wearable device is also programmed to monitor a pregnant woman's resting position and communicate with her as needed to optimize position. The goal is to better predict and prevent preeclampsia and to allow expecting mothers to monitor their own health without frequent travel to a clinic.
Predicts, manages, or prevents preeclampsiaTesting performed in the comfort of homeResults transmit to remote medical professionalsAffordablePortable
Early detection and prevention of preeclampsiaReduce the number of premature births resulting from preeclampsiaAllow expecting mothers to monitor their own blood pressure without traveling to a clinic for frequent monitoringSimilar application available for those with obesity-related hypertension, since physiology has been shown to be similar. U.S. hypertensive population is 76 million.
Craig GoergenPurdue Cardiovascular Imaging Research LaboratoryPurdue Biomedical Engineering
United States
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