Advancements in Blood Pressure Monitoring Highlight New Challenges and Opportunities
Recent advancements in blood pressure monitoring technology have been reviewed, focusing on the development of cuffless and wearable devices. Traditional blood pressure measurement methods, such as the invasive intra-arterial method and cuff-based sphygmomanometers, are being complemented by new technologies that offer continuous monitoring capabilities. The review highlights the importance of accurate blood pressure measurement in managing cardiovascular diseases, which remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The emergence of cuffless devices, which use pulse wave propagation methods, presents new opportunities for continuous blood pressure monitoring. However, these devices face challenges in terms of validation, accuracy, and clinical integration. International standards, such as ISO 81060-2:2019 and IEEE 1708a-2019, are being developed to ensure the reliability of these new technologies. 
