Method and device for detecting and assessing reactive hyperemia using segmental plethysmography
US8708921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02255
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for measuring reactive hyperemia in a subject is disclosed. The method includes performing a first segmental cuff plethysmography to generate a baseline arterial compliance curve and/or a baseline pressure-area (P-A) curve, performing a second segmental cuff plethysmography to generate a hyperemic arterial compliance curve and/or a hyperemic P-A curve, and calculating an area between the baseline and the hyperemic curves. The size of the area can be used as an indication of endothelial dysfunction (ED) and ED-related diseases.
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