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A Methodological Approach to Non-invasive Assessments of Vascular Function and Morphology
Published on: February 7, 2015
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Position- and posture-dependent vascular imaging-a scoping review.
Jordy K van Zandwijk1,2, Jaimy A Simmering3,4, Richte C L Schuurmann4,5
1Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. j.k.vanzandwijk@utwente.nl.
European Radiology
|September 6, 2023
Summary
Vascular imaging reveals that body position significantly alters vessel anatomy, particularly veins. Ultrasound is commonly used, but advanced imaging can explore vessel curvature and length for better clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Vascular imaging
- Anatomy
- Medical diagnostics
Background:
- Vascular system deformation with body position changes is understudied.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review vascular imaging modalities used in different body positions.
- To identify changes in vascular anatomy due to posture.
Main Methods:
- Scopus, Medline, and Cochrane databases were searched for literature from 2000-2022.
- Included studies focused on imaging modality, anatomy, orientation, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 108 articles were included, with ultrasound (US) being the most common modality (n=74).
- US primarily measured vessel diameter and cross-sectional area (CSA).
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) provided data on vessel length and curvature.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound is predominant for assessing vessel diameter and CSA changes with posture.
- Limited research exists on posture-induced geometrical deformation (e.g., vessel length, curvature).
- Positional imaging has significant clinical implications for diagnosis, surgical planning, and post-stent follow-up.
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