Pulse Volume Recording (PVR): Improve Non-Invasive PAD Diagnosis with the Falcon

07 April 2025

MedTech Edge’s Falcon uses pulse volume recording to simplify PAD diagnosis, delivering accurate, non-invasive vascular assessments with ease.

Pulse volume recording, employed by MedTech Edge, offers clinicians a refined methodology for assessing vascular conditions. Pulse volume recording, as implemented with the Falcon device, provides unparalleled insights into the arterial system, assisting in the diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

Enhancing Vascular Assessments Through Vascular Plethysmography

Pulse Volume Recording (PVR) is a non-invasive test commonly used to assess blood flow in the lower limbs. It helps identify peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by measuring changes in limb volume caused by circulating blood.

This method relies on air plethysmography to track segmental volume variations in response to the cardiac cycle. A PVR machine records these changes, creating waveform patterns that indicate vascular health.

PVR offers a painless and efficient way to evaluate circulation, making it an essential tool for detecting arterial blockages at an early stage. Its high accuracy helps healthcare professionals diagnose PAD with confidence and develop effective treatment plans based on reliable vascular assessments.

Pairing Pulse Volume Recording with the Falcon Device

The Falcon elevates vascular plethysmography. The device delivers clinicians with reliable diagnostic information.

Here’s how the Falcon bolsters vascular plethysmography measurements:

• Rapid Testing Implementation: Testing completes rapidly, giving clinicians results quickly at each measured site. Efficient PAD diagnosis is now accessible.

• Flexible Measurement Options Available: Diagnostic systems performs measurements sequentially or bilaterally, catering to diverse clinical needs. Streamlined assessments are guaranteed.

• Concurrent Multi-Site Testing: It allows testing at as many as 10 sites concurrently, streamlining the diagnostic process. Saving valuable time will be beneficial for the clinicians.

• Simplified System Setup: Colour-coded pressure cuffs ready the system for quick operation. Clinicians will find this beneficial in busy settings.

• One-Touch Operational Mode: Pre-configured settings ensure tests complete with a single button press. Easy to manage and effective for optimal workflow.

• Customisable Parameter Controls: Modifying target inflation pressure and sweep time is readily performed, tailoring assessments easily. The power to adjust assessment preferences.

• Automated Results Display: Concurrent measurements and contralateral results are displayed on the Falcon PVR physiologic system. Clinical diagnosis supported by clear results.

• Quantitative Data Delivery: A range of parameters, including waveform amplitude, rise time, and heart rate, are readily available. Complete vascular function is ensured.

• Advanced Calculation Integration: Calculations, such as Relative Amplitude Reduction (RAR), enhance analysis capabilities. Understanding vascular conditions is further enabled.

• Streamlined Workflow Design: The device simplifies vascular plethysmography testing, ensuring swift diagnoses. Patient care is a top priority.

Streamlining Vascular Efficacy with MedTech Edge

Precision instruments elevate diagnostic workflows. MedTech Edge empowers Australian practitioners with innovative vascular solutions, exemplified by the Falcon’s non-invasive capabilities for accurate PAD diagnoses using pulse volume recording.

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Point of Interest: Early Detection of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

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