Expert's Opinion

Measuring Pulse Waves with a Hair-Thin Patch

Personalized design was possible by inkjet printing technology.

A pulse wave is a wave in which the blood flow – that originates from the heartbeat – is transmitted to the body. It is an important biosignal that indicates cardiovascular health. Analyzing the pulse wave signal can diagnose cardiac conditions including high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis and more. However, conventional pulse wave measuring devices are cumbersome as they require wearing the blood-pressure measuring cuff or stiff tong-shaped sensor and can mostly be performed at...

Become an Industry Insider and get FREE 24/7 access to this story and all of Ink World magazine.


Already a subscriber? Sign in

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Get the latest Ink World magazine news, insights and analysis in your Google Search and AI experiences.

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Ink World magazine Newsletters