Title :
New method for evaluating local pulse wave velocity by measuring vibrations on arterial wall
Author :
Kanai, Hiroshi ; Kawabe, K. ; Takano, Masatoshi ; Murata, Ryosuke ; Chubachi, N. ; Koiwa, Yuichiro
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Tohoku Univ., Sendai
fDate :
3/31/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new method is proposed for measuring the local pulse wave velocity (PWV), which is an index of the hardness of the aortic wall. Using the method, high spatial resolution, which is necessary in the evaluation of local hardness, is attained
Keywords :
biomedical measurement; cardiology; ultrasonic applications; velocity measurement; aortic wall hardness index; arterial wall; biomedical electronics; high spatial resolution; local pulse wave velocity; ultrasound applications; velocity measurement; vibrations;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19940393
