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For this reason, this article proposes a non-invasive device capable of capturing the vibrations (pressure waves) produced by the carotid artery by means of a pressure sensor encapsulated in a closed dome filled with air. When the device is placed onto the outer skin of the carotid area, the vibrations of the artery will exert a deformation in the dome, which, in turn, will lead to a pressure increase in its inner air. Then, the sensor inside the dome captures this pressure increase. By combining the blood pressure wave obtained with this device together with the ECG signal, it is possible to help the screening of the cardiovascular system, obtaining parameters such as heart rate variability (HRV) and pulse transit time (PTT). The results show how the pressure wave has been successfully obtained in the carotid artery area, discerning the characteristic points of this signal. The features of this device compare well with previous works by other authors. 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