Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Reactive Hyperemia for the Assessment of Lower Limb Vascular Function Yuri Kriel 1, Andrzej Kwintowski 1, Krist Feka 1, Mark Windsor 1, Grace Young 2, Meegan Walker 1, Christopher D. Askew 1,3
1VasoActive Research Group, School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, 2Centre for Trials Research, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, 3Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
Here, we describe a non-invasive approach using near-infrared spectroscopy to assess reactive hyperemia in the lower limb. This protocol provides a standardized assessment of vascular and microvascular responsiveness that may be used to determine the presence of vascular dysfunction as well as the efficacy of therapeutic interventions.
