Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease and a leading risk factor for stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. Currently, in China, adults are diagnosed with hypertension if their blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mmHg on three separate occasions without the use of antihypertensive drugs, prompting lifestyle interventions and medication.
According to data from the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, the prevalence of hypertension among Chinese adults aged 18 and above is 27.5%, meaning roughly 1 in 4 adults is hypertensive, totaling approximately 245 million individuals.
Due to the often asymptomatic nature of hypertension, many individuals may attribute symptoms like dizziness to fatigue rather than consider blood pressure testing. Among hypertensive patients, over half are unaware of their condition. Even among those who are aware, it's challenging to monitor blood pressure regularly, especially for middle-aged professionals who spend most of their daytime away from home in work, meetings, travel, and commuting.
At the 89th China International Medical Equipment Fair (Spring), it was revealed that a blood pressure monitoring product named the "Card-Type Multi-Parameter Detection Device" utilizes PTT cuffless blood pressure detection technology. By touching sensors and electrodes with both thumbs, it can detect blood pressure within 30 seconds based on measured blood oxygen and electrocardiographic parameters using specific algorithms, eliminating the need for traditional cuff inflation.
Card-type multi-parameter detector (Image provided by the organizer)
It is reported that this product is developed and manufactured by Beijing SuperSense Electronics. It supports offline measurement mode, allowing users to take out and measure at any time during special scenarios such as flights or sudden discomfort, providing timely health care. It also features multi-parameter detection including blood oxygen, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure. Users can view historical measurement records and blood pressure trends on their mobile phones and share reports.
