A MODIFIED ESOPHAGEAL DOPPLER MONITOR METHODS FOR MEASURING AORTIC dP/dt AND PULSE WAVE VELOCITY

摘要

A modified esophageal Doppler monitor with two ultrasonic Doppler transducers that is capable of measuring time rate change of pressure within the aorta and aortic pulse wave velocity is provided. Methods of using this modified monitor to assess aortic compliance, diagnose atherosclerotic disease and assess efficacy of therapeutic agents for atherosclerotic disease are also provided.