Amirehsan Sarabadani Tafreshi
ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, Universitätsklinik Balgrist
Papers
6
Total Citations
67
H-Index
5
About
Amirehsan Sarabadani Tafreshi is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of cardiovascular physiology, rehabilitation robotics, and closed-loop control systems. His key contributions lie in understanding and modulating the human cardiovascular response to orthostatic stress, particularly in patients with spinal cord injury or stroke. He pioneered the development of real-time, closed-loop control algorithms to stabilize heart rate and blood pressure during early mobilization on robot-assisted tilt tables, a critical intervention to prevent orthostatic hypotension. His most cited work (2015, 26 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of such a system, while subsequent studies (2016–2017, each with 11–12 citations) systematically characterized the distinct steady-state cardiovascular responses to passive robotic leg exercise and functional electrical stimulation. By combining mathematical modeling with experimental validation, Tafreshi has provided a quantitative framework for designing biofeedback systems that can enhance rehabilitation outcomes. His work has direct implications for improving functional recovery and safety in bedridden and neurologically impaired patients, establishing him as a leading voice in the field of cardiovascular rehabilitation engineering.
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Top Papers
- 1Real-Time Closed-Loop Control of Human Heart Rate and Blood Pressure26 citations · 2015
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