Cuffless BP monitoring – not for the faint of heart

March 10, 2023

Over the past decade, a plethora of PR [1, 2, 3], media reports [4, 5, 6], and peer-reviewed papers [7, 8, 9] has led to enthusiasm, confusion, and disappointment regarding the alluring prospects of cuffless blood pressure (BP) monitoring in wearables. The enthusiasm has been largely sustained by the widespread health benefits of, and the attractive commercial applications for, a seamless hypertension management solution that is virtually invisible – part of what people are already wearing, such as smartwatches, earbuds, smart rings, and apparel. Read More