Table 2 The parameters and purpose of RMPSs.

From: Design and validation of a novel multiple sites signal acquisition and analysis system based on pressure stimulation for human cardiovascular information

Type

Pressure mode

pressure

(mmHg)

pressure cuffs

Approximate time(s)

purpose

RMPS1

non-pressure

0

none

40

Get the signal of each measurement site in its natural state and compare their changes with other processes.

RMPS2

gradual decrease

MP-30

both wrists and ankles

120

Obtain the systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, MPAP, and other information of wrist-and-ankle pressure pulse.

RMPS3

constant

MPAP

both wrists and ankles

30

Obtain pressure pulse information of both two-side wrists and ankles under personalized pressure and relationship with other signals.

RMPS4

constant

MP

both wrists and ankles

40

Obtain information about oxygen consumption and metabolic conditions of fingers and toes when blood flows at the wrists and ankles are blocked.

RMPS5

gradual decrease

MP-30

both arms and ankles

120

Obtain the systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, MPAP, and other information of arm-and-ankle pressure pulse.

RMPS6

constant

MPAP

both arms and ankles

30

Obtain pressure pulse information of both two-side arms and ankles under personalized pressure and relationship with other signals.

RMPS7

constant

MP

both arms and ankles

40

Obtain information about oxygen consumption and metabolic conditions of fingers and toes when blood flows at the arms and ankles are blocked.

  1. MP-maximum pressure; MPAP-maximum pulse amplitude pressure.