IR imaging of blood circulation of patients with vascular disease

Hsin Wang; Dwight R. Wade Jr.; Jack Kam

doi:10.1117/12.545899

12 April 2004 IR imaging of blood circulation of patients with vascular disease

Hsin Wang, Dwight R. Wade Jr., Jack Kam

Proceedings Volume 5405, Thermosense XXVI; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.545899
Event: Defense and Security, 2004, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

We conducted a preliminary IR imaging study of blood circulation in patients with peripheral vascular diseases. Abnormal blood flow is common in older adults, especially those with elevated blood lipids, diabetes, hypertension, and a history of smoking. All of these conditions have a high prevalence in our population, often with more than one condition in the same individual. The differences in blood flow is revealed by temperature differences in areas of the extremities as well as other regions of the body. However, what is needed is an imaging technique that is relatively inexpensive and can reveal the blood flow in real time. The IR imaging can show detailed venous system and small tempearture changes associated with blood flow. Six patients with vascular diseases were tested in a clinic set up. Their legs and feet were imaged. We observed large temperature differences (cooling of more than 10° C) at the foot, especially toes. More valuable information were obtained from the temperature distribution maps. IR thermography is potentially a very valuable tool for medical application, especially for vascular diseases.

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Hsin Wang, Dwight R. Wade Jr., and Jack Kam "IR imaging of blood circulation of patients with vascular disease", Proc. SPIE 5405, Thermosense XXVI, (12 April 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.545899

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