Integrated Multi-channel PPG and ECG System for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
David Perpetuini,
Antonio Maria Chiarelli,
Vincenzo Vinciguerra,
Piergiusto Vitulli,
Sergio Rinella,
Daniela Cardone,
Francesco Bianco,
Vincenzo Perciavalle,
Sabina Gallina,
Giorgio Fallica,
Arcangelo Merla
Affiliations
David Perpetuini
Department of Neuroscience and Imaging, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Antonio Maria Chiarelli
Department of Neuroscience and Imaging, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Vincenzo Vinciguerra
STMicroelectronics, ADG R&D, Stradale Primosole 50, 95121 Catania, Italy
Piergiusto Vitulli
Institute of Cardiology, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini 5, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Sergio Rinella
Physiology Section, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy
Daniela Cardone
Department of Neuroscience and Imaging, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Francesco Bianco
Institute of Cardiology, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini 5, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Vincenzo Perciavalle
Physiology Section, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy
Sabina Gallina
Institute of Cardiology, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Dei Vestini 5, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Giorgio Fallica
STMicroelectronics, ADG R&D, Stradale Primosole 50, 95121 Catania, Italy
Arcangelo Merla
Department of Neuroscience and Imaging, Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via Luigi Polacchi 13, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a non-invasive technique that employs near infrared light to estimate periodic oscillations in blood volume within arteries caused by the pulse pressure wave. Importantly, combined Electrocardiography (ECG) and PPG can be employed to quantify arterial stiffness. The capabilities of a home-made multi-channel PPG-ECG device (7 PPG probes, 4 ECG derivations) to evaluate arterial ageing were assessed. The high numerosity of channels allowed to estimate arterial stiffness at multiple body locations, without supra-systolic cuff occlusion, providing a fast and accurate examination of cardiovascular status and potentially allowing large scale clinical screening of cardiovascular risk.
