Wearable Patch Offers Real-Time Blood Pressure Monitoring

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously monitors blood pressure, offering a noninvasive alternative to traditional cuffs and invasive arterial devices. The patch, which adheres to the forearm, has shown promising results in tests with over 100 patients, closely matching readings from standard methods. This innovation could help manage hypertension by providing detailed trends in blood pressure fluctuations, and the team plans to refine the device and conduct large-scale clinical trials.