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23a. Healthcare meets Engineering
Peripheral arterial diseases and new measurement methods
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Session description: This session presents the development of a camera-based system for measuring spatial skin perfusion, aimed at the early diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). PAD, prevalent in older adults, is characterized by arterial blockages in the extremities, leading to walking difficulties and an increased risk of coronary heart disease. The proposed screening tool not only facilitates early diagnosis of PAD but also offers potential applications in monitoring and assessing other perfusion-related conditions. Through two scientific talks, from the medical and the engineering perspective, and a panel discussion, we promote interdisciplinary collaboration between medical professionals, engineers, and patients to drive healthcare innovation. Panel Discussion: Perfusion Screening and Disease Management - Uniting Expertise for better PAD outcomes Parts of this event will be held in German. | ||
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4:30pm - 4:50pm
ID: 441 / 23a.Healthcare meets Engineering: 1 Presenting only PADcam - First steps towards a camera-based perfusion measurement system Fraunhofer IMS / University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany With PADcam, we present a camera-based system that provides a non-invasive and spatially resolved visualization of skin perfusion. Our goal is to employ this system in the early diagnosis and monitoring of PAD as an inexpensive and resource-efficient alternative to current screening methods. 4:50pm - 5:10pm
ID: 444 / 23a.Healthcare meets Engineering: 2 Presenting only Peripheral Arterial Disease - Clinical Presentation, Implications and Current Diagnostics Seiter-Klinik, Germany Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), commonly known as "claudication", is characterized by blockages in the arteries of the extremities and affects an estimated 20% of individuals over 75 years old. Patients with PAD experience not only difficulties with walking but also an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease. Current diagnostic methods are often costly and time-consuming, typically being employed only after significant problems and irreversible arteriosclerosis have developed. | ||