Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring by a Wearable Ultrasonic Patch (360G-Wellcome-215841_Z_19_Z)

This research will develop a method for continuous, accurate, and non-invasive blood pressure waveform measurement using a stretchable ultrasound device worn on the human skin. Continuous blood pressure waveform monitoring provides critical diagnostic clues to pathological cardiovascular conditions, and can raise patient awareness, help preventive care, and serve as the basis for personalised medicine. This research is distinct from other blood pressure waveform measurement methods because it provides blood pressure waveform data with a non-invasive device that does not constrict natural body movement or cause discomfort. The use of a soft, stretchable platform that matches the softness of the human skin will make a key difference in patient acceptance in high-risk populations and wellness monitoring for the general public, with a direct impact on clinical and preventive care practices.