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A review on wearable photoplethysmography

sensors and their potential future applications in
health care
Abstract Volume 4 Issue 4 - 2018

Photoplethysmography (PPG) is an uncomplicated and inexpensive optical

Denisse Castaneda,1 Aibhlin Esparza,1
measurement method that is often used for heart rate monitoring purposes. PPG is
a non-invasive technology that uses a light source and a photodetector at the surface
Mohammad Ghamari,2 Cinna Soltanpur,3
of skin to measure the volumetric variations of blood circulation. Recently, there has Homer Nazeran1
been much interest from numerous researchers around the globe to extract further
1
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University
of Texas at El Paso, USA
valuable information from the PPG signal in addition to heart rate estimation and 2
Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania
pulse oxymetry readings. PPG signal’s second derivative wave contains important
State University, USA
health-related information. Thus, analysis of this waveform can help researchers and 3
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University
clinicians to evaluate various cardiovascular-related diseases such as atherosclerosis of Oklahoma, USA
and arterial stiffness. Moreover, investigating the second derivative wave of PPG
signal can also assist in early detection and diagnosis of various cardiovascular Correspondence: Mohammad Ghamari, Department of
illnesses that may possibly appear later in life. For early recognition and analysis of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University,
such illnesses, continuous and real-time monitoring is an important approach that has State College, 123 Student Health Center, University Park, PA
been enabled by the latest technological advances in sensor technology and wireless 16802, Pennsylvania, USA, Tel: 9153834996,
communications. The aim of this article is to briefly consider some of the current Email: [email protected]
developments and challenges of wearable PPG-based monitoring technologies and
then to discuss some of the potential applications of this technology in clinical settings. Received: July 17, 2018 | Published: August 06, 2018

Introduction in,13–16 these techniques, up to now, have not been enhanced to the
point of offering the user flexibility, portability, and convenience. For
Wearable health monitoring technologies, including smart watches instance, for the ECG to operate effectively, several bioelectrodes
and fitness trackers, have attracted considerable consumer interest must be placed at certain body locations; this procedure greatly
over the past few years.1–3 Not only has this interest has been mainly limits the moving flexibility and mobility of the users. In addition,
encouraged by the rapid demand growth in the wearable technology PPG has shown itself to be an alternative HR monitoring technique.
market for the ubiquitous, continuous, and pervasive monitoring of vital For instance, Bolaños et al.,17 compared the HRV signals extracted
signs, but it has been leveraged by the state-of-the-art technological from PPG and ECG signals. By using detailed signal analysis, they
developments in sensor technology and wireless communications.4–7 demonstrated that the PPG signal offers an excellent potential to
According to Page,8 the wearable technology market was valued at replace ECG recordings for the extraction of HRV signals, especially
over $13.2 billion by the end of 2016 and its value is forecast to reach in monitoring healthy individuals. Therefore, to overcome the ECG
$34 billion by the end of 2020. Among the different categories on the limitations, an alternative solution based on PPG technology can be
wearable technology market, pervasive health monitoring applications used.
are ranked the fastest growing segments due to the overwhelming
need to monitor chronic diseases and aging populations9,10 Currently, Photoplethysmography, known most commonly as PPG, utilizes
modern wearable devices are no longer only focused on simple an infrared light to measure the volumetric variations of blood
fitness tracking measurements such as the number of steps taken in circulation. This measurement provides valuable information about
a day, they also monitor important physiological considerations, such the cardiovascular system.18 The popularity of the PPG technology as
as Heart Rate Variability (HRV), glucose measures, blood pressure an alternative heart rate monitoring technique has recently increased,
readings, and much additional health-related information.9 Among mainly due to the simplicity of its operation, the wearing comfort
the numerous vital signs measured, the heart rate (HR) calculation ability for its users, and its cost effectiveness.19 However, one of
has been one of the most valuable parameters. For many years, the major difficulties in using PPG-based monitoring techniques is
the Electrocardiogram (ECG) has been used as a dominant cardiac their inaccuracy in tracking the PPG signals during daily routine
monitoring technique to identify cardiovascular abnormalities and activities and light physical exercises. This limitation is due to the fact
to detect irregularities in heart rhythms.11 The ECG is a recording that the PPG signals are very susceptible to Motion Artifacts (MA)
of the electrical activity of the heart. It shows the variations in the caused by hand movements.20 Moreover, alternative factors such
amplitude of the ECG signal versus time. This recorded electrical as environmental noise may also affect the PPG signal acquisition,
activity originates from the depolarization of conductive pathway of which consequently affect the estimation accuracy of the HR.21 Many
the heart and the cardiac muscle tissues during each cardiac cycle.12 studies have demonstrated that the second derivative of the PPG
Even though traditional cardiac monitoring technologies using the signal contains valuable health-related information.22 Investigation
ECG signals has undergone continuous improvements for decades to into this signal has shown strong potential to assist researchers and
address the ever-changing requirements of their users, specifically in clinicians in evaluating various cardiovascular-related diseases,
terms of measurement accuracy and wearing comfort ability as shown including atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness. In addition, the detailed

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analysis of this signal can also help with the timely identification and measurements.27 However, in transmission mode, too much pressure
diagnose of various cardiovascular diseases. The goal of this review can slow down the peripheral blood volume, which may result in the
article is to investigate some valuable aspects of the PPG signal and reduction of venous oscillations. A measurement site is chosen based
PPG-based monitoring devices. The PPG’s ability to measure blood on different applications.28–30 For transmission mode, the fingertip and
variations in different parts of the body and its potential ability to earlobe are commonly used. The measurement body placements for
detect physiological parameters that are linked to the cardiovascular the reflectance mode sensors are the wrists, forearm, ankle, forehead
and respiratory systems has continued to motivate the scientific and torso, as shown in Fig. 1. At different measurement sites, the
community to develop more inexpensive and highly accurate wearable sensors can either be used as cuffs or clips. The required amount of
PPG-based devices for monitoring daily routine activities. Future pressure to apply the sensor is also a key factor in selecting a specific
research will continue to refine different techniques and approaches to measurement site.31
reduce the effects of MA on the quality of the PPG signal.

PPG-based monitoring devices

A typical PPG device contains a light source and a photodetector.
The light source emits light to a tissue and the photodetector measures
the reflected light from the tissue. The reflected light is proportional
to blood volume variations.23 Similar to ECGs, PPG waves can also
help to diagnose cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) because
they reliably manifest cardiac and respiratory activities. Most
common PPG sensors use an infrared  light emitting diode (IR-
LED) or a green LED as the main light source. IR-LEDs are most
commonly used for measuring the flow of blood that is more deeply
concentrated in certain parts of body such as the muscles, whereas
green light is typically used for calculating the absorption of oxygen
in oxyhemoglobin (oxygenated blood) and deoxyhemoglobin (blood
without oxygen present).24 Although there are other LED sensors with
different colors to measure hemoglobin, green LED is considered
Figure 1Most common measurement sites for PPG.
the most commonly used. This is simply because it penetrates more
deeply into tissue and therefore can provide measurements that are Wristband-type PPG-based Devices
more accurate. PPG sensors also use a photodetector to measure the
intensity of reflected light from the tissue. The blood volume changes In comparison to the various types of PPG-based HR monitoring
can then be measured (calculated) based on the amount of the detected devices in existence, the wristband-type PPG is considered the most
light. In addition, according to25 PPG sensors are also useful in the popular and preferred device. The reason for its popularity is partly
determination of hyperemia, or an excess of blood flow. Wearable due to its remarkable properties such as being inexpensive, highly
PPG sensors can only be placed at certain body locations as shown in portable, and very convenient to wear by its users. However, these
Figure 1. However, different measurement sites have different degrees devices also have their own limitations. Several suggestions for
of accuracy.18 While it is most common to use specific body locations tackling the shortcomings of wrist-type PPG devices for clinical
such as the finger, earlobe and forehead, researchers are considering setups have been presented in various studies to date. For instance,
other body locations for more convenient alternatives. in Lee et al.,32 presented a novel wristwatch PPG probe positioned
on the ulnar and radial arteries in the patient’s wrist instead of the
HR monitoring techniques that rely on PPG sensors have several blood capillaries as the common measurement site. The proposed
advantages over traditional ECG-based systems. For instance, PPG device improved sensitivity and accuracy of the PPG signal by using
sensors use simpler hardware implementation and have lower costs, an array of sensors, IR-LEDs, and photo transistors. Thomas et al.,33
and for operation, only a single sensor is required to be placed on proposed a method to mitigate the effects of motion artifacts on the
the body. This is in contrast with traditional ECG recordings.26 A quality of the PPG signal. In this method, a nine-axis MEMS inertial
traditional ECG-based system requires at least three bioelectrodes sensor along with green LEDs were added to the PPG device to sense
placed on different body locations (such as the right arm, left arm and body measurements and detect posture.33 A similar method was also
right leg) to be able to operate effectively. This requirement greatly proposed in34 to mitigate motion artifacts by applying two reflective
restricts the patients’ flexibility of motion. In addition, PPG sensors pulse signals from a single green LED sensor.
can operate more effectively if they are placed at specific easily
accessible anatomical positions such as the earlobe and fingertip Forehead-type PPG-based devices
where the desired PPG signals are collected with higher quality.
The human forehead can also be utilized as an alternative site for
Consequently, it is imperative to find specific measurement sites that
heart rate monitoring using a PPG device. Generally, the reflectance of
guarantee the optimal quality of sensor data. PPG sensors are designed
the optical signal from a person’s forehead is relatively powerful. This
in two different distinct forms: transmission mode and reflectance
is because of the fact that the human skull is covered by comparatively
mode. Each mode comes with advantages and disadvantages. In
thin skin along with a higher density of blood vessels in the forehead
transmission mode, the light source and detector are separated by the
region. The placement of the reflectance mode PPG sensors on
tissue, whereas in reflectance mode, the photodetector is positioned
someone’s forehead has shown an improved reaction to pulsatile
along the light source on the same side of the tissue to measure
signal variations in low perfusion environments.18 Previous studies
the reflected light. Both sensor types can provide non-invasive
such as18 have shown that the placement of PPG sensors on the human

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forehead can alleviate the destructive effects of motion artifacts on Table 1 Factors altering PPG response.45
the quality of the PPG signal specially during light physical activities.
Mendelson et al.,35 used six photo detectors that were mounted on a Sensor geometry
soldier’s helmet. They found that using minimal pressure between the Emitted light intensity
Sensing Sensor-skin interface
sensors and tissue could produce less noisy signals from the person’s
Ambient light
forehead.35 Photodiode sensitivity
Ear-type PPG-based devices Biological
Oxygen concentration
Organ characteristics
The earlobe is one of the most frequently used measurement sites
Microcirculation volume
for PPG-based devices. This is due to the scientific fact that earlobes
Arterial blood volume
are not comprised of cartilage and thus they contain large blood Cardiovascular
Interstitial fluids
supplies. Moreover, earlobes are far less vulnerable to the effects of Venous volume
motion artifacts compared to other extremities. Magnetic ear clips and
headphones have been used in the past to obtain PPG signals. Poh et PPG signal
al.,36 proposed a magnetic earring sensor to be placed on the earlobe. The PPG signal comprises pulsatile (AC) and superimposed
In addition to earrings, ear-type PPG sensors can also be designed and (DC) components. The AC component is provided by the cardiac
incorporated into an earphone and earbud to provide more comfort for synchronous variations in blood volume that arise from heartbeats. The
the users.18 After a PPG sensor is placed in the ear, the sensor earbuds DC component is shaped by respiration, sympathetic nervous system
could be positioned against the tragus to be able to sense the light activity, and thermoregulation.46 The AC component depicts changes
reflected from the subcutaneous blood vessels.18 Alternatively, a PPG in blood volume, which are caused by cardiac activity and depend on
sensor can be placed in the ear canal. Budidha et al.,37 demonstrated the systolic and diastolic phases.47–49 The systolic phase (also called,
that by placing a PPG sensor in the ear canal, a more accurate signal “rise time”) starts with a valley and ends with the pulse wave systolic
could be collected. peak. The pulse wave end is marked by another valley at the end of the
PPG sensors diastolic phase.51 Features such as rise time, amplitude, and shape can
predict vascular changes in the bloodstream.52,53 Additionally, PPG
Photoplethysmography sensors are designed in different types but can be used to measure HRV,54,55 or the variations between heartbeat
they all measure changes in blood volume and provide similar results time intervals (Peak-to-Peak or P-P Interval) as shown in Figure 2.
despite these differences in design.38 A typical PPG sensor emits light The variation can be due to many factors such as the individual’s age,
at the tissue site with one or more LEDs. The photodiode measures heart conditions, and physical fitness.56 HRV is used for evaluating
the intensity of the non-absorbed light reflected from the tissue.39 the sympathetic and parasympathetic influences of the Autonomic
The LED colors used in most scientific trials are red and green; Nervous System (ANS).57 Factors affecting HRV include, but are
however, in some studies a yellow LED has also been used.40 Light not limited to, age, cancer and thermoregulation [58], [59]. The PPG
with longer wavelengths penetrates more deeply into the tissue.41 For signal is divided into two unique phases: the rising edge of the pulse
instance, infrared light has a more effective penetration depth in the called anacrotic, which primarily describes the systole, and the falling
skin compared to green light. However, the authors in41 stated that edge of the pulse called the catacrotic, which represents the diastole.
infrared light is more susceptible to motion artifacts. Therefore, green Additionally, a dicrotic notch, is typically visible at the catacrotic
LED that has shorter wavelength may be a better option for certain phase.22 To ease the interpretation of the PPG wave, Ozawa et al
applications.41 Motion artifacts are usually caused by the movement differentiated the PPG signals to analyze the wave contour.60 Table 2
of the PPG sensor over the tissue, skin deformation, blood flow describes the main features of the original PPG signal.
dynamics, and ambient temperature.42,43 In addition, wearable devices
could be equipped with accelerometers to capture the direction of Table 2 features of PPG signal22,50,61–64
motion to reduce movement artifacts,40 especially during intense
PPG Feature Description
physical activity. Reflects AC variation in blood
Systolic Amplitude volume around the measurement
Factors affecting PPG sensor recordings
site.
Several factors can affect PPG recordings. These factors are Pulse Area Total area under the PPG curve.
Interval between two systolic
sensing, biological, and cardiovascular factors. Table 1 gives a brief Peak to Peak Interval
peaks.
list of these factors. Tissue modifications generated by voluntary or The time interval between the
Large Artery Stiffness Index
involuntary movements can create alterations of inner tissues, such systolic and diastolic peaks.
as muscle movement and dilation of tissues. The receiving light will
be modified due to these movements, generating a different signal.
The anatomy of individuals along with differences in organ sizes
and amount of fluids retained by the tissues result in variation of the
propagated light through the tissue.44 Another factor that can modify
the signal is the displacement of the sensor. Physical activities and
body movements may result in the displacement of the sensor relative
to its original location. The sensor movement changes the path of light Figure 2 Sample of a photoplethysmogram signal where P-P interval is marked
and consequently modifies the signals.45 The pressure applied by the
Second derivative wave of PPG signal
device on the skin controls the magnitude of the received signal.
The second derivative wave of the original PPG signal is

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called the acceleration photoplethysmogram (APG), and it is more community. Because PPG is an indication of the blood flow generated
commonly used than the first derivative wave. APG is an indicator by the heart using near-infrared light, this method can be used to detect
of the acceleration of the blood. Figure 3 shows the original PPG cardiovascular diseases, such as vascular aging. The cardiovascular
signal along with its first and second derivative waves.57 There are and respiratory systems work together and due to this synergistic
a number of critical points that can be extracted from the second relationship; PPG offers the possibility of obtaining respiratory
derivative wave of a PPG signal. These critical points can be used related information. The section below goes into detail on how PPG
to detect and diagnose cardiac abnormalities. In clinical and research could potentially collect information related to vascular aging and
settings, there are still ongoing efforts to improve the current methods respiratory physiology.
of obtaining critical points from the second derivative wave of the
PPG signal.5,7,10 Figure 3 shows only three critical points that were
extracted by57 from the original PPG signal. Other articles such as22
investigated additional critical points of the second derivative wave.
As demonstrated in,22 critical point a is the early systolic location.
Point b is the lowest point in the early systolic wave. Point c is the
resurgent of late systolic. Point d indicates the decreasing part of late
systolic and point e represents the early diastolic wave. The APG main
features for waveform analysis are described in more detail in Table 3.
From the second derivative, we can compute the large artery stiffness
index.65 Additionally, the APG correlates with the distensibility of the
carotid artery, age, blood pressure, risk of coronary heart disease, and
the presence of the atherosclerotic disorders.22,60,66–69 PPG describes
how fast blood moves within blood vessels. Systolic and diastolic
waves interact with each other to form a waveform that resembles a
long curve with varying troughs and rests that represent the critical
points as stated before. The positive waves, namely the a, c, and e
waves, rest above the baseline and have positive values, while b and d
are negative waves. Thus, the latter waves lie below the baseline due to
their negative values. The relationship between the waves represents
different physiological trends found in subjects. For example, the ratio
b/a represents increased arterial stiffness that increases with age.22
This ratio can also indicate hypertension. Potential work includes
examining the relationship between a/b and studying the impact of
age, body mass index, and core temperature on PPG waves.75 To
Figure 3 A) PPG signal B) PPG first derivative C) PPG second derivative.
date, there are algorithms that can detect a-waves and b-waves, but
not accurately. In order to analyze the results of a PPG experiment, Vascular aging and PPG
there needs to be a clear and accurate assessment of these waves
to determine future steps to be taken for the assessment of arterial Ageing is one of the factors that can lead to arterial stiffness because
stiffness and other cardiovascular diseases that may be present.75 of the noticeable changes in peripheral pulse propagations. In younger
Table 3 acceleration photoplethysmogram features22,60,70-74 subjects, such propagations reveal a steep systolic peak.76 This means
that the presence of ageing is barely visible in young subjects, but
APG Features Description compared to older subjects, the systolic peak will be visibly steeper.
Arterial stiffness is a flag for cardiovascular diseases which will show
Ratio c/a, e/a Indicates arterial stiffness. up on the pulse timing in the PPG signal. Peripheral pulse can predict
whether or not arterial stiffness is present and can also predict future
Reflects increased arterial stiffness, cardiovascular problems because it is a biomarker for the assessment
Ratio b/a
consequently increases with age.
of health and disease.77 As an individual gets older, the arteries get
Indicates decreased arterial stiffness. larger and less dense: this change is reflected where the wave peaks in
Ratio d/a Useful parameter for the evaluation of left
the PPG signal.77 By evaluating different points and magnitudes of the
ventricular afterload.
PPG signal, which reflects arterial wall stiffness, the pumping power
Valuable as a vascular aging and
Ratio (b-c-d-e)/a of the left ventricle can be analyzed.77 The amplitude of the PPG can
arteriosclerotic disease indicator.
show changes in blood volume, thereby giving information about
Ratio (b-e)/a APG aging index. arterial compliance and arterial elastic properties.77 With increased
arterial stiffness, the vessel thickness increases and the inner diameter
Ratio (c+d-b)/a A more comprehensive aging index. is reduced, which makes it harder for the patient’s cardiovascular
system to work. The volume of blood moved in a given time
a-a Interval
Represents a completed cardiac cycle. HRV provides an indication of vascular aging during the cardiac cycle.76
can be calculated using the a-a interval. The maximum amplitude of a single pulse denotes the relationship
between age and arterial stiffness. Arteriosclerosis thickens and
Some PPG applications
hardens the walls of arteries. Consequently, their resistance becomes
The early detection of physiological parameters based on PPG higher and their capacitance declines.77 Another important feature in
signals has become of great interest to the research and clinical analyzing PPG signals is to assess how well blood vessels adapt to

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their environment and more specifically, to the thickness of the blood such as,22,96,97 nowadays around the globe are investigating to possibly
in the cardiac system.76 Age plays a crucial role in arterial stiffness extract further valuable information from the PPG signal in addition
as arteriosclerosis occurs with older adulthood.77 However, it is still to heart rate estimation and pulse oxymetry readings. This paper in
difficult to get a clear detection of the waves, due to blurred inflection particular considered articles that investigates the second derivative
points, making it hard to determine where arterial stiffness is located wave of original PPG signal. We investigated how second derivative
in the PPG signal.78 The second derivative is used to monitor arterial wave can be used to estimate the vascular aging and compared attempts
conditions such as the vascular response in resistance arteries, which that have been done in the past by other researchers to monitor arterial
are important in regulating blood pressure.79,80 The stiffness index is conditions such as.60,69,79,80
computed by taking the body height and dividing it by the interval
between the systolic and diastolic peaks.22,48 Vascular aging can be Conclusion
evaluated through the SDPPG aging index, SDPPG-AI (b-c-d-e/a).81 PPG is a noninvasive, low cost, and simple optical measurement
The above-mentioned index shows that aging causes arterial dilation technique applied at the surface of the skin to measure physiological
and stiffness By setting a relationship between a and b parameters, parameters. Scientific interest has continued to look beyond the
valuable information can be extracted. For instance, it has been shown pulse oximetry and heart rate calculation, and more into the potential
in22 that b/a relationship increases with age and the d/a relationship applications of PPG sensors. It is now well known that the second
decreases with age. derivative wave of the original PPG signal contains important
Respiration rate and PPG health-related information and the analysis of this wave could lead
researchers, clinicians, and health-care providers to the early detection
Vital signs, of which respiratory rate is one of the essential and diagnosis of various cardiovascular diseases typically occurring
components, are critical in determining a subject’s health and potential later in life. In processing the acceleration of the PPG signal, troughs
illnesses.96 Respiratory rate is the number of breaths a person takes per and rests carry valuable health-related information that can be used by
minute while resting.44 Respiratory rates can be at a healthy level, or health-care professionals to learn about the well-being of the patient’s
too high or too low.44 Current devices used to determine respiratory heart and cardiovascular system. Through filtering and feature
rates include a nasal cannula and a chest band, but these methods can extraction, a specific wave can be targeted, and its patterns correlating
be harmful to the patient.44 Respiratory rates are related to PPG in to physiological biomarkers can be determined. PPG thus reveals
three ways: 1) The pulse wave amplitude is affected by the flexibility itself as a promising technology in both health-care settings and in
of the blood vessels, 2) there is a variation of the pulse envelope, and assessment of daily activity, due to its non-invasiveness, low cost,
3) a decrease in intrathoracic pressure can lead to increasing venous and portability. It has the potential to furnish health-care providers
return during inspiration.44 Using PPG to estimate respiration rates with the tool that will allow the early detection and diagnosis of
could be a potential approach for obtaining information on respiration- cardiovascular diseases, thereby offering greater insight into a
related matters. PPG could be used to extract or identify a respiratory patient’s health. However, further investigations using low power
trend embedded in physiological signals.82 There are three respiratory- consumption to determine even more vital health-related information
induced variations that can be extracted from a PPG; frequency, must be conducted.
intensity, and amplitude.83 The frequency and amplitude of the heart-
related variations are modulated by respiration which changes the Acknowledgements
statistical characteristics of the signal. The modulated signal has a
non-stationary nature, which in turn causes difficulty in the estimation This work was supported by the National Institute of Heath
of HRV.84,85 A method proposed by Chon et al.,86 refers to a technique Diversity Program Consortium through BUILD award numbers
that utilizes the pulse oximeter signal to estimate respiratory rate.86 8UL1GM118970-02 and 8RL5GM118969-02.
The proposed variable-frequency complex demodulation (VFCDM)
Conflict of interest
provides accurate time, greater resolution, and better amplitude
estimates compared to other methods, such as the continuous wavelet Authors declares that there is no conflict of interest.
transform (CWT), and autoregressive (AR) modeling.86
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