Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for monitoring function and/or diagnosing dysfunction of the cardiovascular system of a human subject. The method comprise measuring pulse wave signals of the subject during rapid excitation of the cardiovascular system, analyzing the measured signals and computing indicators reflecting a response to said excitation. The cardiovascular excitation preferably comprise a controlled breathing protocol characterized by a predefined frequency of breaths (e.g., about 0.1 Hz).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 19, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 10, 2010
Assignee:
Spirocor Ltd.
Inventors:
Ronen Arbel, Yoram Tal, Michael Ortenberg