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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2009
Applicant:
Leigh Cordwin Ward, Kenmore Hills, AU;
Inventor:
Leigh Cordwin Ward, Kenmore Hills, AU;
Assignee:
Impedimed Limited, Pinkenba, Queensland, AT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 5/02 (2006.01); A61B 5/0265 (2006.01); A61B 5/053 (2006.01); A61B 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 5/0265 (2013.01); A61B 5/053 (2013.01); A61B 5/4519 (2013.01);
Abstract
Impedance analysis can be used to measure calf muscle pump (CMP) function in a patient. This may be done by applying electrical signals via a first set of electrodes, and measuring the impedance via a second set of electrodes. The change in impedance as the patient undergoes calf extension or exercise may be measured, and the change in impedance may then be used to assess CMP function. The change in impedance may be used to determine an indicator indicative of the volume of blood ejected by the CMP.