The photoplethysmography procedure is a hemodynamic examination method used to diagnose and monitor the course of so-called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). In this disease, the venous vessels are damaged in such a way that the blood is not transported effectively enough to the heart and the blood backs up. This can lead to many secondary … Photoplethysmography
Pulse oximetry is a medical technical procedure that is used for continuous non-invasive measurement of oxygen saturation (SpO2) of arterial blood and pulse rate. It is a standard procedure used every day and is part of the basic monitoring (baseline monitoring) in the clinic. Pulse oximetry is mainly used in anesthesia (medical specialty that includes … Pulse Oximetry
Resting ECG (electrocardiogram; electrocardiography) refers to the temporary recording of the sum of the electrical activities of all the heart muscle fibers using an electrocardiograph. This ECG is performed with the patient lying down and relaxed. The standard electrocardiogram is a 12-lead ECG, which records 12 leads simultaneously over time. By means of an ECG, … Resting Electrocardiography
