Noninvasive Bedside Approaches for Assessing Microvascular Dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microvascular dysfunction is implicated in a range of acute and chronic conditions, ranging from cardiovascular disease to sepsis, often preceding organ damage and clinical symptoms. Within conditions such as diabetes or septic shock, microvascular compromise frequently correlates with disease severity and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of timely, targeted assessment. Noninvasive bedside methods for evaluating microvascular function have rapidly evolved, driven by advances in computational power, artificial intelligence, and novel imaging hardware.

Summary

This review provides an overview of clinically feasible noninvasive techniques - including optical coherence tomography angiography, handheld videomicroscopy, laser speckle contrast imaging, reflectance sp

SUBMITTER: Widaeus J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500282 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature