Photoplethysmography Technology, Signal Analysis and Applications

Photoplethysmography: Technology, Signal Analysis, and Applications is the first comprehensive volume on the theory, principles, and technology (sensors and electronics) of photoplethysmography (PPG). It provides a detailed description of the current state-of-the-art technologies/optical components enabling the extreme miniaturization of such sensors, as well as comprehensive coverage of PPG signal analysis techniques including machine learning and artificial intelligence. The book also outlines the huge range of PPG applications in healthcare, with a strong focus on the contribution of PPG in wearable sensors and PPG for cardiovascular assessment.

• Presents the underlying principles and technology surrounding PPG
• Includes applications for healthcare and wellbeing
• Focuses on PPG in wearable sensors and devices
• Presents advanced signal analysis techniques
• Includes cutting-edge research, applications and future directions

1. Introduction to photoplethysmography
2. The origin of photoplethysmography
3. Photoplethysmography technology
4. Photoplethysmography signal processing and synthesis
5. Photoplethysmography in oxygenation and blood volume measurements
6. Photoplethysmography for the assessment of peripheral vascular disease
7. Photoplethysmography assessment of arterial stiffness and endothelial function
8. Low frequency variability in photoplethysmography and autonomic function assessment
9. Physical and physiological interpretations of the photoplethysmography signal
10. Photoplethysmography in clinical monitoring
11. Photoplethysmography in non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
12. Wearable photoplethysmography devices
13. Imaging photoplethysmography and its applications
14. Photoplethysmography: new trends and future directions