1. Vratislav Fabián, Marcela Fejtová Telemedical system for monitorig of blood pressure CTU Prague FEE, Department of Cybernetics

2. Goals of project   more effective monitoring   more comfortable monitoring   more reliable monitoring   more accurate monitoring

3. Classification Source: National High Blood Pressure Education Program USA, http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm

4. 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 !!!

5. Telemedicine  home monitoring

6. Tonometer  block scheme

7. Measured values   systolic blood pressure   diastolic blood pressure   mean blood pressure   pulse pressure   heart rate   stroke volume …

8. Transmission Present …   GSM module (SMS, GPRS)   Siemens TC35i Future …   Bluetooth   WiFi   Internet

9. Support SW   Monitoring and decision support system   statistical evaluation   gradient tendency Automatic warning system for doctors

10. 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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