Abstract: The present invention provides a system for assessing the severity and stage of PAD including at least one sensor that measures skin perfusion pressure; a knowledge base that provides data on lower extremity angiosomes; and a processing device in operable communication with the sensor and the knowledge base, the processing device that outputs a visual representation of at least one of the lower extremity angiosomes that guides the sensor in the mapping of a testing site relative to a target vessel where the skin perfusion pressure measurement will be taken.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 18, 2012
Date of Patent:
February 9, 2016
Assignee:
VASAMED, INC.
Inventors:
Paulita M. LaPlante, Daniel J. Bartnik, Rose A. Griffith
Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an electronic system accessible via a collaborative subscription service to facilitate improved access and analysis of patient data relevant to Polyvascular disease. In one specific embodiment, the electronic system is used by physicians and health care service providers to aggregate relevant medical data points, as the electronic system provides recommendations and analysis of patient care for specific Polyvascular symptoms and conditions. These data points are collected through appropriate medical devices and are transmitted for storage and access within the operational environment. One embodiment of the service also enables a collaborate environment for communication between various health care providers, professionals, and the patient regarding specific patient conditions. Accordingly, improved diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the various conditions related to Polyvascular disease can be deployed for the patient.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 26, 2010
Publication date:
July 26, 2012
Applicant:
VASAMED, INC.
Inventors:
Paulita M. LaPlante, Daniel J. Bartnik, Rose A. Griffith, Jerome S. Tannenbaum
Abstract: A blood perfusion pressure monitor which measures blood content within an observation volume as a function of applied pressure, to determine the skin perfusion pressure at a location on a patient.
Abstract: A laser Doppler probe for measuring blood flow, comprising a transmit fiber, and one or more receive fibers, which are configured to direct and receive energy orthogonal to the fiber axis.