HPI for Prevention of Hypotension During Cardiac Surgery

The hypotension prediction index (HPI) is a value derived from the arterial pressure waveform. It was invented by Edwards Lifesciences through a machine-learning algorithm, and can be calculated with Acumen Hypotension Prediction Index software incorporated in HemoSphere advanced monitoring platform (EV1000). This value, ranging from 0 to 100, predicts the likelihood of a patient trending towards a hypotensive event, which is defined as mean arterial pressure below 65 mmHg for at least one minute.