Comparison of red and green laser doppler imaging of blood flow.
Lasers Surg Med
; 35(3): 191-200, 2004.
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| ID: mdl-15389741
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Laser Doppler imaging (LDI) of perfusion has been performed with a novel green wavelength (532 nm) for comparison with a HeNe laser (633 nm), the aim being validation of the green laser wavelength as a research tool. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
The effect of wavelength and power on images was investigated and perfusion response following both finger occlusion and local heating of the dorsum were examined as reproducible stimuli for clinical studies.RESULTS:
The most striking difference between red and green LDI is the absence of veins on green LDI, which are seen with red LDI. Differences have been quantified using vein LDI profiles. Differences were found between blood flow responses imaged by red and green LDI (3 and 5 mW, respectively) for occlusion and heat stimuli. Results are discussed in the context of light penetration.CONCLUSIONS:
Red and green wavelengths appear to image different components of the microcirculation.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pele
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Fluxometria por Laser-Doppler
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Microcirculação
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lasers Surg Med
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido