Publications by authors named "Vasileios Ntousopoulos"
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- A new blood pressure monitor called KOROT V2 Doctor was developed, integrating an electronic stethoscope to record and visually display Korotkoff sounds during BP measurement.
- The device was tested on 85 individuals, with results showing that its BP readings closely matched reference measurements, satisfying the accuracy standards set by multiple medical organizations.
- The KOROT V2 Doctor meets the necessary criteria for professional use and is recommended for clinical applications.
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- A new automated blood pressure monitor, the KOROT P3 Accurate, was studied to see if reviewing Korotkoff sound curves by healthcare professionals enhances its accuracy in identifying unreliable blood pressure readings.
- Three observers independently assessed the quality of sound curves from 255 blood pressure measurements, finding that up to 80.4% of systolic and 76.9% of diastolic readings were of good quality.
- The study concluded that visual assessments of these sounds can help eliminate poor-quality readings, thereby improving the monitor's overall accuracy.
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Methods: A randomized, single blind, dose-finding phase IIb trial in hospitalized patients with mild to moderate Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) was carried out in two medical centers in Athens.
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- This study examined how seasonal changes impact blood pressure variability in patients on stable antihypertensive medication.
- During the research, it was found that average blood pressure readings (OBP, HBP, and ABP) were significantly lower in summer compared to winter, while nighttime blood pressure remained constant.
- Despite these average differences, parameters indicating blood pressure variability (like SD and ARV) were higher in winter for OBP but did not show significant changes for HBP and ABP across seasons, suggesting that blood pressure variability is stable regardless of seasonal fluctuations.
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- The study aimed to assess the accuracy of the Braun BUA4000 automated BP device for home use, following established international standards.
- 98 participants were recruited to match specific criteria, with a focus on comparing the device's readings to reference measurements, leading to a thorough analysis of 85 individuals.
- Results showed the Braun BUA4000 met accuracy requirements set by the AAMI/ESH/ISO standards, indicating it is reliable for patients to use for self-monitoring BP at home.
Validation of the automated oscillometric upper-arm cuff home blood pressure monitor AVITA BPM82 in a general population according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation/European Society of Hypertension/International Organization for Standardization (AAMI/ESH/ISO) Universal Standard.
Blood Press Monit
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study assessed the accuracy of the AVITA BPM82 automated upper-arm blood pressure monitor for home use, following strict standards set by international organizations.
- - A total of 101 participants were involved, with 85 analyzed, showing that the device had a mean difference from reference BP readings well within acceptable limits.
- - The AVITA BPM82 met all necessary criteria for reliability and accuracy, making it suitable for clinical use in the general population.
A novel professional automated auscultatory blood pressure monitor with visual display of Korotkoff sounds: InBody BPBIO480KV validation according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation/European Society of Hypertension/International Organization for Standardization Universal Standard.
J Hypertens
February 2023
Objective: A novel automated auscultatory upper arm-cuff blood pressure (BP) monitor (InBody BPBIO480KV) for office use was developed. An electronic stethoscope embedded in the device cuff records the Korotkoff sounds, which are audible to the user and graphically displayed during cuff deflation. Automated BP measurements are provided, while allowing the user to assess the Korotkoff sounds.
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