Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus that is compact, portable and highly effective in performing a hemodynamic profile of a patient, and is particularly useful in generating such profiles for the purpose of diagnosing and treating hypertension. The apparatus includes noninvasive blood pressure and cardiac output monitors, computing means and the apparatus calculates a patient's cardiac index and systemic vascular resistance index for use in diagnosing hypertension.

Abstract: A blood glucose monitoring system includes a generally planar disposable adhesive patch having a needle type glucose sensor and a second electrode mounted thereon, as well as first and second electrode connectors projecting from an upper surface of the patch and being in electrical connection with the respective electrodes. A microprocessor worn by the user has positive and negative leads for specified connection to the respective electrode connectors and continuously monitors current transmitted by the sensor and displays corresponding average levels of blood glucose on a display panel.

Abstract: A medical electrode comprises a flat, resilient, electrically non-conductive backing member; a flat sensor element applied to one surface of the backing member and positioned for leaving a portion of this one surface exposed about a major portion of the periphery of the sensor element; and an electrically conductive coating applied to selected areas of the exposed surface of the sensing element.