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Vascular compliance probe with integrated ECG for image-free evaluation of arterial stiffness
Published in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
2014
Pages: 1384 - 1387
Abstract
Evaluation of vascular compliance is significant in cardiovascular diagnosis and screening. We present a novel ultrasound vascular compliance probe with integrated electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, designed for quick and reliable evaluation of arterial compliance. The probe measures the compliance of the carotid artery using image-free ultrasound technique, and also measures the pulse arrival time (PAT) with the ECG signal. Automated measurement algorithms enable even general medical practitioners with little or no knowledge of vascular ultrasonography to measure vascular compliance parameters using this probe. The results of measurements performed on human volunteers by untrained personnel are reported to illustrate the practical utility of the system. The proposed vascular compliance evaluation system can pave the way for an effective and inexpensive cardiovascular screening tool. © 2014 IEEE.
About the journal
JournalData powered by TypesetProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
PublisherData powered by TypesetInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISSN02714310
Open AccessNo
Concepts (10)
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    Diagnosis
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    Probes
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    Stiffness
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    Ultrasonic applications
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    ARTERIAL COMPLIANCE
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    ARTERIAL STIFFNESS
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    ARTSENS
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    PULSE ARRIVAL TIME
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    ULTRASOUND MEASUREMENT
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    Electrocardiography