Possible applications of normative lower to upper limb ratios of tissue dielectric constant to lower extremity edema.

CONCLUSIONS: This assessment method together with the normative ratios and calculated thresholds may aid in rapid detection of lower extremity edema in patients and possibly as a way to quantitatively track changes in edema status with time or treatment. However, the suitability of these thresholds is subject to future validation in persons with clearly defined lower extremity edema for which this report's findings serve as an initial quantitative starting point. PMID: 30860343 [PubMed - in process]
Source: International Angiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Angiol Source Type: research