Table 1.

Advantages of the Microlife WatchBP Office Central for CBP assessment

Validated against IBP measurement

The calibration method is fully automated, standardized and implemented in the BP monitor

Pulse wave assessment is performed within 30 s after calibration

Calibration is performed in the same place the pulse wave form is assessed

Tested for diagnosis of hypertension based on the IBP value

Limited operator skills required

Limited extra time required as compared to regular BP measurement

The PWA algorithm is based on the cardiovascular risk related to the parameters of the individual patient

CBP = Central BP; IBP = invasive BP; PWA = pulse wave analysis.