Researchers develop clinically validated, wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring, which has undergone rigorous clinical validation on over 100 patients. The patch, about the size of a postage stamp, offers real-time readings of blood pressure by tracking changes in blood vessel diameter using ultrasound waves. The device has shown comparable results to traditional blood pressure cuffs and arterial lines, providing a noninvasive alternative for monitoring blood pressure in various settings. Future plans include large-scale clinical trials and integrating machine learning to enhance the device's capabilities. [Extracted from the article]