Vratislav Fabián, Marcela Fejtová Telemedical system for monitorig of blood pressure CTU Prague FEE, Department of Cybernetics
Goals of project more effective monitoring more comfortable monitoring more reliable monitoring more accurate monitoring
Classification Source: National High Blood Pressure Education Program USA,
White coat syndrom increase of patient blood pressure due to presence of doctor > 20 mmHg for systolic blood pressure > 10 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure Incorrect classification of blood pressure. WRONG TREATMENT !!!
Telemedicine home monitoring
Tonometer block scheme
Measured values systolic blood pressure diastolic blood pressure mean blood pressure pulse pressure heart rate stroke volume …
Transmission Present … GSM module (SMS, GPRS) Siemens TC35i Future … Bluetooth WiFi Internet
Support SW Monitoring and decision support system statistical evaluation gradient tendency Automatic warning system for doctors
Conclusion Telemedical system for monitoring of blood pressure can bring considerable improvement in treatment of hypertension. An effective use of this system can cause especially: better availability of medical care costs of medical care reduction
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