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Spring 2022
Background: Gut microbiota and diet, specifically fiber rich diets, have been associated with blood pressure regulation and cardiovascular health. Gut microbiota metabolize fiber into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) of which, acetate is the most abundant, followed by propionate and butyrate. It...
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Study of Physics and Mathematics Principles of Cuff-Based Blood Pressure Measurement Methods
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The two most important methods used to measure blood pressure, the cuff-based methods of oscillometry and auscultation, are analyzed in this work. The goal is to understand the principles and shortcomings of each method in order to suggest some improvements that can be immediately implemented in...