Sphygmograph

The sphygmograph (/ˈsfɪɡməˌɡræf, ˌɡrɑːf/ SFIG-mə-graf) was a mechanical device used to measure blood pressure in the mid-19th century. It was developed in 1854 by German physiologist Karl von Vierordt (1818–1884). It is considered the first external, non-intrusive device used to estimate blood pressure. In 1863, Étienne-Jules Marey (1830–1904), improved the device by making it portable. Also he included a specialized instrument to be placed above the radial artery that was able to magnify pulse waves and record them on paper with an attached pen.

Sphygmograph

The sphygmograph (/ˈsfɪɡməˌɡræf, ˌɡrɑːf/ SFIG-mə-graf) was a mechanical device used to measure blood pressure in the mid-19th century. It was developed in 1854 by German physiologist Karl von Vierordt (1818–1884). It is considered the first external, non-intrusive device used to estimate blood pressure. In 1863, Étienne-Jules Marey (1830–1904), improved the device by making it portable. Also he included a specialized instrument to be placed above the radial artery that was able to magnify pulse waves and record them on paper with an attached pen.