Monte Carlo modeling of a photoplethysmographic (PPG) in individuals with obesity Conference

Boonya-Ananta, T, Rodriguez, AJ, Hansen, AK et al. (2020). Monte Carlo modeling of a photoplethysmographic (PPG) in individuals with obesity . Part F178-Translational-2020

cited authors

  • Boonya-Ananta, T; Rodriguez, AJ; Hansen, AK; Hutcheson, JD; Ramella-Roman, JC

abstract

  • Continuous monitoring of Blood Pressure (BP) is desirable in the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Novel tools are exploring Photoplethysmography (PPG) to determine a patient BP. We utilized a Monte Carlo (MC) framework to connect the cardiovascular biomechanics and light transport associated with a PPG signal. Optical properties specific of obese and non-obese groups were used to determine their influence on the PPG waveform. Our simulation shows that the PPG signal is altered in individuals suffering from obesity, which could limit their use in BP monitoring.

publication date

  • January 1, 2020

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

volume

  • Part F178-Translational-2020