Assessment of cardiovascular performance using ultrasound methods and devices that interrogate interstitial fluid
US6358208B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides for methods and devices for monitoring cardiovascular performance. The invention also includes methods of measuring capillary related interstitial fluid, as well as cardiac and vascular function. Specific devices, particularly probes, are provided for such methods.
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