Solar-Powered Blood Pressure Device to be Introduced Soon

A recent research report on hypertension published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals a solar-powered blood pressure device to cut down the rate of cardiovascular diseases. The cost-effective blood pressure instrument will be utilized to provide accurate blood pressure results in countries with low income. Currently the product is undergoing field tests in African countries such as Zambia and Uganda.

World Health Organization (WHO) took the initiative and requested a number of companies to manufacture a blood pressure device utilizing solar power to offer ease of use and accurate results. The selected device, which is currently undergoing tests in African countries, has received a positive 85% rating for its ease of use and accuracy and nearly 79% of the participants preferred the solar powered device. Most of the professionals rated the device as best for its easy and clear readings, available on/off switch provision and the cuff. The device was used over 716 participants and at the end of the trial nearly 97% of the healthcare professionals preferred the solar powered device.

Eoin O'Brien, M.D. the lead writer of the solar power device study who works in Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research at the University College in Dublin as Professor, cautioned about the high occurrence of hypertension related diseases in African countries. He added that the inexpensive device will offset the absence of trained medical officers in the mentioned countries and will help in diagnosing high blood pressure to treat patients with hypertension.