Surgery – Diagnostic testing
Patent
1997-10-28
2000-06-20
Gilbert, Samuel
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
A61B 500
Patent
active
060772220
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are provided for detecting the presence of edema in a mammalian host. In the subject methods, at least one limbic extremity of the host, preferably a lower limbic extremity such as an ankle or foot, is introduced into a container of a displaceable medium to result in displacement of a portion of the medium. The displaced portion is measured and the measured value is then compared to a control value to identify any difference. The difference 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
Borden Paula A.
Gilbert Samuel
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