Hemodynamic parameter (Hdp) monitoring system for diagnosis of a health condition of a patient

Abstract

A hemodynamic parameter (Hdp) monitoring system for diagnosing a health condition of a patient and for establishing Hdp marker values or Hdp surrogate marker values for purposes of comparison with Hdp values of a patient is provided. An Hdp monitor senses, measures, and records Hdp values exhibited by the patient during a basal or non-exposure period and furthermore Hdp values exhibited by the patient during or after an exposure period during which the patient is exposed to low-energy electromagnetic output signals. An electrically-powered generator is adapted to be actuated to generate said low-energy electromagnetic carrier output signals for exposing or applying to the patient such output signals during said exposure period.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to a hemodynamic parameter (Hdp) monitoring system for diagnosis, more particularly involving a monitor able to sense and monitor various specified Hdp values and providing recorded values thereof. The recorded specified Hdp values include values required for purposes of performing diagnoses in terms of the invention.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Various Hdp monitors are available in the art. Such monitors are generally employed to sense and monitor various Hdp values, usually for purposes of diagnosing cardiovascular conditions of a patient. Hdp measurements performed, generally in conjunction with an electrocardiogram (ECG), might include measurements of stroke volume (SV), stroke index (SI) and cardiac output (CO). Such measurements are indicated for the diagnosis and therapy of patients suffering from cardiac conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, pericardial disease, obs...

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