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Evaluation of the Information Content for Determining the Vascular Tone Type of the Lower Extremities in Varicose

Ahmad Hammoud1, Alexey Tikhomirov1, Andrey Briko1

  • 1Department of Medical and Technical Information Technology, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, 105005 Moscow, Russia.

Biosensors
|January 21, 2023
PubMed

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This study introduces a new bioimpedance method to assess vascular tone in the lower extremities. Massage therapy was found to shift vascular tone towards a healthier, normotonic state in patients with early varicose veins.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Vascular Physiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases are a growing global health concern, necessitating advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Early detection and treatment efficacy assessment are crucial for managing vascular conditions.
  • Varicose veins, particularly in early stages, require accurate monitoring of vascular health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in vascular compliance and tone in lower extremities of patients with early-stage varicose veins.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel bioimpedance method for assessing vascular tone.
  • To determine the impact of local massage on vascular tone in the lower extremities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Rheo-32 multichannel device to record bioimpedance signals from lower extremities.
  • Employed a two-stage monitoring process: baseline (relaxation) and post-massage (5-minute local massage).
  • Analyzed changes in vascular tone and compliance based on recorded bioimpedance data.

Main Results:

  • Observed a significant shift in the type of vascular tone in the lower extremities after massage.
  • The vascular tone predominantly shifted towards a normotonic type post-massage.
  • The bioimpedance method provided quantitative and qualitative assessments of vascular tone changes.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed bioimpedance technique effectively assesses vascular tone alterations in the extremities.
  • Local massage can positively influence vascular tone, shifting it towards a normotonic state.
  • This method offers a valuable tool for monitoring vascular health and treatment effectiveness in conditions like varicose veins.

Keywords:
bioimpedancemassagepulse wave velocityvaricosevascular tone

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