Patent ID: 6908435
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of inducing transformation of capillary blush into arterioles in a patient after a surgical procedure, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a monitor having a sensor for measuring the patient's heart rate, and a processor; (b) equipping the patient with the monitor; (c) using the sensor to measure the patient's resting heart rate; (d) elevating the patient's heart rate to a selected threshold by having the patient undergo exercise; (e) using the sensor to detect when the patient's heart rate has reached the selected threshold; (f) determining the duration of time that the patient's heart rate was above the selected threshold during exercise; and (g) using the processor to estimate an amount of time of exercise needed to induce transformation of capillary blush into arterioles based on the selected heart rate threshold and the duration of time determined in step (f).