Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...
Patent
1997-10-28
1999-09-28
O'Connor, Cary
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...
600561, A61B 5103
Patent
active
059578670
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are provided for detecting the presence of edema in a mammalian host. In the subject methods, a device comprising a planar surface and a probe extendable therefrom is contacted with the surface of the extremity. The probe is then extended from the planar surface in a manner sufficient to form a depression or "pit" in the skin surface of the extremity. The probe is then held in constant position relative to the planar surface and the extremity for a period of time during which a plurality of force measurements and a force profile is generated therefrom. The force profile is then related to the presence of edema in the patient. The subject methods find use in the diagnosis and management of diseases characterized by the presence of edema as a physical manifestation, particularly congestive heart failure.
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Lloyd Lester John
Wyer Jorah
Alere Incorporated
Field Bret
Marmor II Charles
O'Connor Cary
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