Method for monitoring blood flow to brain

Details Method for monitoring blood flow to brain Method for monitoring blood flow to brain

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Mallari, Patricia C (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Cardiovascular

C600S504000, C600S507000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07998080

ABSTRACT:
A method of estimating blood flow in the brain, comprising:a) causing currents to flow inside the head by producing electric fields inside the head;b) measuring at least changes in the electric fields and the currents; andc) estimating changes in the blood volume of the head, using the measurements of the electric fields and the currents.

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