| Noninvasive assessment of cutaneous vascular function in vivo using capillaroscopy, plethysmography and laser-Doppler instruments: its strengths and weaknesses. | |
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PMID: 16687786 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Given that functional abnormalities of the microcirculation are one of the primary abnormalities in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis, various noninvasive clinical tools have been developed recently to assess the microvascular function, particularly at the skin. The common techniques used to assess cutaneous microvascular function in vivo include capillaroscopy, venous occlusion plethysmography, and laser-Doppler instruments (laser-Doppler fluximetry and laser-Doppler imaging). These noninvasive techniques can be used as an early measure of functional abnormalities within the microvascular tree, predominantly in population at high risk for cardiovascular events. This review discusses some underlying application principle of these techniques, including its clinical significance, method reproducibility and limitations. |
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Authors:
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Get Bee Yvonne-Tee; Aida Hanum Ghulam Rasool; Ahmad Sukari Halim; Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation Volume: 34 ISSN: 1386-0291 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Hemorheol. Microcirc. Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-11 Completed Date: 2006-09-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9709206 Medline TA: Clin Hemorheol Microcirc Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 457-73 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. yvonnetee623@yahoo.com |
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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physiopathology Humans Laser-Doppler Flowmetry* / instrumentation Microcirculation / abnormalities, physiopathology Microscopic Angioscopy* Plethysmography* Reproducibility of Results Risk Factors |
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