Method and apparatus for estimation of muscle mass

Details Method and apparatus for estimation of muscle mass Method and apparatus for estimation of muscle mass

2004-05-12

2008-03-04

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion

C600S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07340295

ABSTRACT:
The impedance of intracellular water (ZICW), height (H), weight (W), and age (A) of the subject are included as variables in an equation that estimates muscle mass (MM). Impedance of extracellular water (ZECW) is determined by a step of applying an alternating current to the body and measuring the resulting impedance. Impedance of total body water (ZTBW) is determined by a step of applying a high frequency alternating current to the body and measuring the resulting impedance. ZICWis determined by calculating an inverse of the result of subtracting an inverse of measured ZECWfrom an inverse of measured ZTBW. The equation for muscle mass is of the form: MM−aH2/ZICW+bW+cA+d.

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