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Computerized segmental plethysmography and laser flowmetry.
T Winsor1, A E Sibley, A Mikail
1University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California.
The American Journal of Cardiology
|August 2, 1989
Summary
New instruments, computerized plethysmography and laser flowmetry, enable accurate and rapid assessment of both large and small blood vessels. This allows for quick detection of vascular diseases and informs treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Medical Instrumentation
- Diagnostic Technology
Background:
- Assessing the vascular system's health is crucial for diagnosing and managing circulatory diseases.
- Traditional methods for measuring blood flow in large and small vessels can be time-consuming and less precise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce novel instrumentation for enhanced vascular assessment.
- To enable accurate and automated examination of the vascular system.
- To facilitate the detection of vascular abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a new computerized plethysmograph for automated examination of vascular segments.
- Employing laser flowmetry for precise blood flow measurements in digital circulation.
- Combining these technologies to assess both large and small vessel circulations.
Main Results:
- The new instruments allow for quick and easy measurement of large and small vessel circulations.
- Accurate and automatic examination of vascular segments is now possible.
- Vascular diseases affecting these vessels can be readily detected.
Conclusions:
- The developed instruments offer a significant advancement in vascular diagnostics.
- Rapid and accurate assessment of vascular health can be achieved.
- These tools support the investigation of appropriate medical or surgical therapies for vascular conditions.