Wearable Technology for Presumptive Diagnosis of High Blood Pressure Based on Risk Factors

• Main Authors: Prada, Eithel Josue Meza, Agullar, Helgar Miguel Angel Herrera, Armas-Aguirre, Jimmy, Gonzalez, Paola A.
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Framingham´s score; Physiological variable; Presumptive diagnosis; Risk factor; Wearable device; Blood; Blood pressure; Diagnosis; Hospitals; Body mass index
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10757/653806

El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado. === In this paper, we propose a technological solution integrated to a wearable device that allows measuring some physiological variables such as body mass index (BMI), steps walked in a determined day, burned calories, blood pressure and other risk factors associated with the Framingham´s score. The objective of this article is to identify the evolutionary pattern of the Framingham’s score each day in order to determine a presumptive diagnosis of high blood pressure. The technological solution was validated in the social insurance of a public hospital in Lima, Perú. The preliminary results obtained in a diagnostic test show a sensitivity level of 83.33%, a level of precision better than a traditional Framingham´s score for presumptive diagnosis of high blood pressure. Our proposal contributes to the patient’s awareness about the bad routine habits related to lifestyle and promotes the empowerment of data in order to make some changes that influence on the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk. === Revisión por pares