Abstract

A method for diagnosing, monitoring and treating hypertension uses the parameter C2 of the modified Windkessel model as an indication of the hypertensive disease condition. Apparatus for determining the parameter C2 (i.e. distal vascular compliance) of the modified Windkessel model includes means for obtaining a pressure pulse contour and a cardiac output value and for determining the model parameters.

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• This invention was made with Government support under Grant No. 5P01-HL 1787107 and 1P01-HL 32427. The Government has certain rights in the inventio