Light reflection rheography

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Light Reflection Rheography; LRR; PPG (Photoplethysmographie)

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Non-invasive, optoelectronic method for determining the filling state of the dermal vascular plexus.

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Diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, of fresh and old phlebothromboses as well as preoperative prognosis and therapy control

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Here, its refill time is measured according to a standardized exercise program that leads to a decrease in the filling status of the vascular plexus. Shortenings are assessed as pathological. The cause is a disturbed vein function.

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  1. Blank AA (1987) Have new non-invasive examination methods replaced bloody venous pressure measurement in dermatology? Dermatologist 38:385-387 Weindorf N (1985) Light reflection rheography possibilities and limitations. Z. Hautkr. 60:1850-1854 Wienert V (1984) (Ed.) The leg vein insufficiency. Schattauer Stuttgart New York. S. 15 + 77

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer