Now vessel-oriented Initial examination with the
boso ABI-system 100
The measurement of the ankle-brachial index with the boso ABI-system takes 1 minute and also discovers asymptomatic patients. Reliable and simple – so it can easily be delegated to employees. Optional with PWV measurement for the evaluation of arterial stiffness.
The sophisticated software accurately calculates ABI both on the left and on the right side.
Other important cardiovascular parameters are also measured, such as individual blood pressure readings in arms and legs, differences in blood pressure on different sides of the body (subclavian artery stenosis), pulse, pulse pressure, oscillation profile and pointers to possible cardiac dysrhythmia disorders. This information is easily identifiable as all critical values are highlighted in a different colours.
*Diehm C., Schuster A., Allenberg H. et al. High prevalence of peripheral arterial disease and comorbidity in 6,880 primary care patients: cross sectional study. Atherosclerosis. 2004; 172:95–105
The boso ABI-system.
The patented boso ABI-system offers doctors and patients many benefits compared to the previous Doppler ultrasound method.
In the past, tests were only carried out in cases of suspected disease, because the test was time-consuming and expensive. In addition, PAOD often was not detected early enough as it does not cause any symptoms for a long time. The boso ABI-system is an innovative and rapid way of measuring the ankle-brachial index (ABI). This allows to carry out this test on a large scale. It is a simple routine check which is also well accepted by patients because it only takes a few minutes and is also more reliable.
Ankle brachial index measurements taken with the boso ABI-system are more accurate and faster. An oscillometric blood pressure measurement is done in all four limbs simultaneously. With the old method the measurements were taken consecutively. Thus the new instrument saves time. Moreover it avoids incorrect readings due to blood pressure variability. Consequently the reproducibility of the ABI-readings is improved.
This test does not need to be performed by a doctor, taking up valuable time. As the boso ABI-system is so simple, no special experience is required. Other members of the healthcare staff can perform it. No specific preparation time is needed, and the ankle brachial index can be calculated in just a few minutes. The actual measuring time is only one minute. This saves precious time and it saves a considerable amount of money.
Previous test methods did not offer automatic assessment. The boso ABI-system uses a software offering several advantages. Once a reading has been taken, the results are automatically allocated to the selected patient. The system measures other important cardiovascular parameters in addition to the ABI and shows all data at one glimpse. The GDT interface allows data to be transferred to the doctor‘s DTP system.
Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is an additional tool to diagnose PAOD and to measure arterial stiffness.
This measurement function is an optional extra with the boso ABI-system. It allows pulse wave velocity (ba) to be measured on both sides. Pulse wave velocity (cf) then is calculated from that result.
Practical case studies
The patented boso ABI-system offers many benefits for doctors and patients compared to the previous Doppler ultrasound method.
