Examining the Use of Three Dimensional Ultrasound in the Assessment of Vascular Pathologies
Northwell Health
Summary
The ability to have a visual aid to depict areas of vascular disease that are affecting the patient's health can help in patient comprehension of the problem. This comprehension can lead to better understanding of the issue and increase patient compliance to treatment. The hand drawn sketch produced by the ultrasound technologist provides an inadequate visualization of the vascular insufficiency that is causing the patient's symptoms. PIUR imaging has developed PIUR Infinity tUS, a 3D freehand tomographic ultrasound system capable of rapid, safe and accurate reconstructive 3D quantifiable vascular imaging. This system will provide a low cost and reproducible imaging solution that will be an effective educational tool for people with vascular disease.
Description
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects approximately 10% of the American population, with 30% to 40% of these patients presenting with claudication symptoms. The prevalence of PAD increases with age and the number of vascular risk factors. More importantly, it is a marker of atherosclerotic disease burden, and is associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular causes. There have been recent advances in noninvasive imaging, endovascular approaches for revascularization, and aggressive risk factor management for prevention of cardiac and cerebrovascular complicatio…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years of age or older * Suspected vascular insufficiency that requires ultrasound evaluation * Subject is able to sign a consent form * Scheduled ultrasound testing at the wound center to evaluate vasculature Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years old * Subject is not scheduled to have ultrasound testing at the wound center * Subject is unable to or refuses to consent to participate
Interventions
- DevicePIUR tUS Imaging System
PIUR imaging has developed PIUR Infinity tUS, a 3D freehand tomographic ultrasound system capable of rapid, safe and accurate reconstructive 3D quantifiable vascular imaging.
Location
- Northwell Health Comprehensive Wound CenterLake Success, New York