Arterial and venous peripheral vascular assessment using wearable electro-resistive morphic sensors.

ABSTRACT: Peripheral vascular diseases (PVDs) represent a significant burden on global human health and healthcare systems. With continued growth in obesity and diabetes, it is likely that the incidence of these conditions will increase. As many PVDs remain undiagnosed, low-cost and easy to use diagnostic methods are required. This work uses newly developed wearable electro-resistive morphic sensors to assess venous and arterial competence in the lower limbs of 36 healthy subjects. Comparison of this HeMo device was made to currently available benchtop light reflection rheography and photoplethymography devices. Results indicate that HeMo can detect the physiological signals of interest for both chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral arterial disease and all subjects were interpreted as healthy

SUBMITTER: Varaki ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789795 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature