Diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease using oxygen saturation
US7247142B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for diagnosing peripheral vascular disease using oxygen saturation are provided. Changes in oxygen saturation in tissue during recovery from induced ischemia are measured. The changes are then utilized to diagnose whether a patient has peripheral vascular disease.
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