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Pulse volume recording

J M Kleinert1, A Gupta

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky.

Hand Clinics
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Pulse volume recordings (PVRs) are valuable noninvasive tools for diagnosing and monitoring upper extremity vascular diseases. PVR helps assess digital blood flow, differentiate disease types, and track treatment effectiveness, despite some limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques

Background:

  • Noninvasive studies are crucial for managing upper extremity vascular disorders.
  • Pulse volume recordings (PVRs) are a key noninvasive method in this field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic roles of PVR in upper extremity vascular conditions.
  • To discuss the applications and limitations of PVR as a screening and monitoring tool.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized pulse volume recordings (PVRs) as a noninvasive diagnostic modality.
  • Reviewed the application of PVR in assessing digital flow patterns.

Main Results:

  • PVR serves as a useful screening tool for hemodynamically significant vascular disease.

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  • PVR aids in differentiating vasospastic from vaso-occlusive disease and evaluating cold sensitivity.

    • Conclusions:

    • PVR is a versatile tool for diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of upper extremity vascular disorders.
    • Understanding PVR's limitations is essential for its appropriate clinical application.