What is QuantaFlo test for?
QuantaFlo™ testing involves the use of sensors to painlessly and non-invasively determine whether a patient has PAD within a matter of minutes. Sensors are placed on a patient’s fingers and toes to measure their blood circulation, thereby measuring and comparing the differences in blood flow.
Is QuantaFlo the same as ABI?
Prospective, observational data indicate that QuantaFlo™ Peripheral Artery Disease Test is as accurate as conventional ABI in PAD detection* Test complete and results available in around 5 minutes. Convenient for primary care offices and specialty practices.
Is QuantaFlo FDA approved?
With the QuantaFlo System, we have an FDA-approved digital device that is an invaluable screening tool: It helps better diagnose patients who may have or be at risk of developing PAD. This innovation benefits everyone since it stops a possibly lethal threat.
What does Semler Scientific do?
Semler Scientific, Inc. operates as a medical risk-assessment company. The Company develops, manufactures, and markets diagnostic and testing products that identify the risk profile of medical patients to allow healthcare providers to capture full reimbursement potential for their services.
What is FloChec?
FloChec is an electronic device of infrared lights transmitting into the finger or toe through the electronic sensor. The device measures how much blood is pumping through each arm and each leg. It calculates blood flow in each limb by measuring the reflected light, which is proportional to blood volume.
What causes claudication?
Claudication is pain in the legs or arms that comes on with walking or using the arms. This is caused by too little blood flow to your legs or arms. Claudication is usually a symptom of peripheral artery disease, in which the arteries that supply blood to your limbs are narrowed, usually because of atherosclerosis.
What is a good ABI?
An ABI ratio between 1.0 and 1.4 is normal. An ABI ratio between 0.9 and 1.0 is borderline. An ABI ratio of 0.9 or less means you have PAD.
What is difference between PAD and PVD?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the name of one specific disease, a condition that affects only arteries, and primarily the arteries of the legs. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a generic “umbrella term” that describes a large number of circulatory diseases.
Can claudication go away on its own?
Claudication usually occurs in people aged over fifty years; however it can occur much earlier in people who smoke and those who have diabetes, high blood pressure or high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Unfortunately, the blockage which causes the claudication will not clear itself, but the situation can improve.
Can claudication go away?
Claudication is muscular pain, cramping, or fatigue that typically occurs during exercise and goes away with rest. Claudication is primarily a symptom of conditions that reduce blood flow in the legs, especially peripheral artery disease (PAD).
How often should ABI be repeated?
The American Diabetes Association recommends ABI screening in all patients with diabetes who are older than 50 years; if results are normal, screening should be repeated every five years.
What does ABI of 0.5 mean?
An ABI ratio between 1.0 and 1.4 is normal. An ABI ratio between 0.9 and 1.0 is borderline. An ABI ratio of 0.9 or less means you have PAD. An ABI ratio between 0.4 and 0.7 means you have moderate PAD. An ABI ratio less than 0.4 means you have severe PAD.
When to use the quantaflo blood flow test?
The QuantaFlo System is a quick and accurate test for primary care, internal medicine, and specialists to identify flow abnormalities associated with PAD. The market-leading QuantaFlo System is currently in use at hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and home settings throughout the country.
What are the pros and cons of quantaflo?
A list of pros and cons of the QUANTAFLO™ Peripheral Arterial Disease Testing System. This testing system is one of the most (if not the most) efficient in the industry — with the procedure and calculation taking only up to 5 minutes or less each time.
How long does it take to do quantaflo pad test?
The QUANTAFLO™ PAD test is very easy to use and can produce results in under 5 minutes — requiring no specialized training. It’s also compatible with every Windows-based PC, laptop, or tablet. Instead of a Doppler probe, the system comes with a “sensor clamp” for measuring blood ratios in a person’s toes and fingers.