Patent ID: 6251080
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An ambulatory blood pressure monitor, comprising:inflatable arm band means for constricting blood flow through an artery;cincture means disposed on said inflatabte arm band means, for not only securing said arm band means but also for housing all monitor components;microprocessor means, disposed in said housing means, for controlling all monitor functions;battery pack means, disposed in said housing means, for providing power;pneumatic pump means, disposed in said housing means, for systematically inflating and deflating said arm band to initially constrict blood flow and subsequently slowly allow blood to freely flow to enable blood pressure variations to be assessed in the process;memory means, disposed in said housing, for accumulating blood pressure data;means, disposed in said housing, for sensing blood pressure variations and indications as artery constriction is released; andmeans, directly attached to and remotely attached to said housing, for displaying and controlling system functions.