Methods and devices for measuring arterial stiffness in humans / 国际生物医学工程杂志
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
; (6): 110-114, 2008.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are the common pathologic causes of such cardiovascular diseases as myocardial infarction,cerebral apoplexy,and so on.Early detecting the changes of artery's malfunction and proper treatment can effectively help to prevent those mortal diseases or slow down the its procedure.This review analyses currently used methods and devices evaluating the arterial stiffness.Three main methods and instruments which based upon analysis of pulse transit time,wave contour of the arterial pulse,and direct measurement of arterial geometry and pressure,which correspond to the evaluation of regional,local and systemic stiffness of body region are discussed.They are used in clinical laboratory and/or in clinical treatment particular attention is given to the reproducibility of each device.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
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Chinese
Journal:
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
Year:
2008
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Article