Investigadores israelíes desarrollan un pequeño sensor de presión arterial que podría reemplazar los brazaletes tradicionales
El sensor utiliza pulsos de luz para generar ondas de ultrasonido dentro de una arteria
Valoración
A new light-based sensor small enough to fit inside an artery could make the familiar inflatable cuff obsolete. The technology generates ultrasound waves from light pulses to measure pressure directly from within the vessel. If trials succeed, it would mean continuous monitoring for patients who currently get only snapshots. The key question is how the device fares in long term safety and accuracy testing.