Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
The Story of Patent HU184480B
Our mission is to ensure that reliable information on blood pressure measurement, the history of Hungarian medical technology innovations, and the related professional documents remain accessible over the long term to interested readers, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
The Significance of Patent HU184480B
Dr András Juhász, inventor and one of the creators of Patent HU184480B.
Hungarian Patent HU184480B, co-authored by Dr András Béla Juhász, describes a method and apparatus developed to improve the accuracy and speed of non-invasive blood pressure measurement. The invention is based on the recognition that accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for a reliable assessment of cardiovascular health.
The inventors, Dr András Juhász and Attila Kovács, contributed through their work to the technological development of blood pressure measurement. The patent describes solutions designed to improve the reliability of measurement results and make examinations more efficient.
The purpose of helyesvernyomasmeres.hu is to explain the principles of accurate blood pressure measurement in an accessible form and to preserve and present the professional legacy of Patent HU184480B.
Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement Is Fundamental to Health
Blood pressure measurement is one of the most commonly performed medical measurements today. Every day, millions of physicians, healthcare professionals and patients rely on the values shown by blood pressure monitors.
However, many people are unaware that measurement accuracy can be affected by numerous factors. Incorrect arm position, improper posture or movement during the measurement can all produce different results.
It is therefore especially important to understand the principles of accurate blood pressure measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
Why is accurate blood pressure measurement important?
Blood pressure readings are used to make decisions about the treatment of hypertension, medication therapy and many other healthcare matters.
If the measurement is taken under improper conditions, the result may:
- be higher than the true value,
- be lower than the true value,
- lead to misleading conclusions.
Accurate measurement is therefore not merely a technical matter, but a task of real clinical importance.
How should blood pressure be measured correctly?
According to professional recommendations:
- rest for at least 5 minutes before the measurement,
- keep your back supported,
- keep your feet flat on the floor,
- support the arm being measured,
- position the upper arm at approximately heart level,
- do not talk or move during the measurement.
Correct posture can help produce more reliable measurement results.
Research into the Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurement
Researchers in medical technology have long studied the accuracy of blood pressure measurement.
Significant research was conducted in Hungary in this field, leading to Patent HU184480B:
“Method and apparatus for increasing the accuracy and/or speed of non-invasive blood pressure measurement.”
The inventors:
- Dr András Juhász
- Attila Kovács
The patent was owned by Medicor Works.
The development aimed to improve the reliability of blood pressure measurement and optimise the measurement conditions.
Purpose of the Project
The purpose of the Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement website is to present in an accessible form:
- the principles of accurate blood pressure measurement,
- the most common causes of measurement errors,
- the interpretation of blood pressure readings,
- and the story of an interesting Hungarian medical technology innovation.
Our mission is to ensure that reliable and useful information on blood pressure measurement remains accessible over the long term to interested readers.
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