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Finger pressure

Finger pressure or digit-brachial index (DBI) is a noninvasive macrocirculation measurement.

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Clinical significance of finger pressure

Digit brachial index (DBI) and finger pressure measurements are valuable tools for assessing blood perfusion to the fingers. Such measurements are particularly significant in diagnosing and managing conditions that affect small vessel circulation, such as:

  • Upper extremity ischemia — caused by atherosclerosis or emboli
  • Evaluating perfusion in patients with arteriovenous (AV) fistulas or grafts.

Finger pressure with PeriFlux 6000

Simultaneous assessment of brachial pressure and finger pressures saves time and provides absolute pressures and DBI all automatically calculated in the generated report. By using preheated thermostatic laser Doppler probes the measurement can be standardized and digits heated to the same temperature during the entire examination.

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References

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