| abstract |
A blood pressure measurement device is provided with a pressing surface 6b in which pressure sensors 6a, 7a are formed, an air bag 2 for pressing the pressing surface 6b on a radial artery T under the skin of a living body, an air bag driving unit 11 for controlling the pressing force of the air bag 2, and a control unit 12 for calculating a blood pressure value in the radial artery T on the basis of a pressure pulse wave detected by all of the pressure sensors 6a, 7a as the pressing force is increased or decreased. |