Estimation of arterial pulse wave velocity with a new improved tissue Doppler method

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Abstract

The mechanical properties of the large arteries are important determinants in the circulation physiology. Quantities associated with vessel wall elasticity are of particular interest since they offer a possibility to separate diseased arteries from healthy. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a local measure of the arterial wall elasticity. This paper describes a new improved method for non-invasive local PWV estimation. The PWV estimation is based on arterial wall movements, which is detected by Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI), a color Doppler optimized for low velocities. The TDI facility allows the artery to be measured at several positions simultaneously, which improves the PWV estimation considerably. The method is validated with respect to operator repeatability and operator reproducibility in a limited clinical study.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2001 Conference Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
PublisherIEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages188-191
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0-7803-7211-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Event23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 2001 Oct 252001 Oct 28

Conference

Conference23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period2001/10/252001/10/28

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Medical Laboratory and Measurements Technologies

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