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Table 2 Validation of algorithm for estimation of systolic and diastolic pressures

From: Oscillometric measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressures validated in a physiologic mathematical model

Scenario and parameter

Actual value

Algorithm value

Normal

  

Constant a (mmHg-1)

0.11

0.105

Constant b (mmHg-1)

0.03

0.0311

SBP (mmHg)

120

119

DBP (mmHg)

80

80

Twice normal stiffness

  

Constant a (mmHg-1)

0.076

0.074

Constant b (mmHg-1)

0.021

0.0214

SBP (mmHg)

120

119

DBP (mmHg)

80

80

Half normal stiffness

  

Constant a (mmHg-1)

0.158

0.155

Constant b (mmHg-1)

0.0432

0.043

SBP (mmHg)

120

119

DBP (mmHg)

80

80

Half normal pulse pressure

  

Constant a (mmHg-1)

0.110

0.108

Constant b (mmHg-1)

0.030

0.030

SBP (mmHg)

110

110

DBP (mmHg)

90

89

Twice normal pulse pressure

  

Constant a (mmHg-1)

0.11

0.105

Constant b (mmHg-1)

0.03

0.030

SBP (mmHg)

140

138

DBP (mmHg)

60

60