Comparative Analysis of Single-Objective and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms for Blood Pressure Estimation using Cardiovascular Lumped-Parameter Model

Authors

  • Siti Munirah Muhammad Ali 1Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pahang, Malaysia
  • Wahbi El-Bouri Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Wan Naimah Wan Ab Naim Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pahang, Malaysia
  • Mohd Jamil Mohamed Mokhtarudin Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pahang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/mekatronika.v7i1.12467

Keywords:

Blood pressure, Optimization, Genetic Algorithm , Single-objective Optimization, Multi-Objective Optimization, Lumped Parameter Model

Abstract

Monitoring blood pressure is vital in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular conditions. To support this, computational models that can accurately estimate both systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) are becoming increasingly important. However, many optimization methods tend to focus on one value at the expense of the other. This study explores the use of genetic algorithms to fine-tune parameters in a cardiovascular lumped-parameter model. Two approaches are examined: a single-objective genetic algorithm (SOGA) that prioritizes SBP, and a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) designed to optimize both SBP and DBP simultaneously. Using clinical data from healthy individuals, we assess how well each method replicates real-world measurements. The findings reveal that while SOGA delivers highly accurate SBP estimates, it does so by sacrificing DBP accuracy. MOGA, on the other hand, achieves a more balanced fit, offering reasonable accuracy for both pressure values. The choice between these optimization strategies should therefore be guided by the specific demands of the application. Continuous refinement of multi‐objective formulations and validation on larger datasets will be essential to fully harness the potential of patient‐specific lumped‐parameter models in precision cardiovascular medicine.

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2025-06-10

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S. M. Muhammad Ali, W. El-Bouri, W. N. Wan Ab Naim, and M. J. Mohamed Mokhtarudin, “Comparative Analysis of Single-Objective and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms for Blood Pressure Estimation using Cardiovascular Lumped-Parameter Model”, Mekatronika : J. Intell. Manuf. Mechatron., vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 89–97, Jun. 2025, doi: 10.15282/mekatronika.v7i1.12467.

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