Development of a flexible pressure sensor for measurement of endotension

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Isa C. T. Santos (Author) FEUP; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: TMSi - Sixth International Conference on Technology and Medical Sciences

Pages: 89-94

TMSi - Sixth International Conference on Technology and Medical Sciences

FEUP, Porto, Portugal, 21 a 23 de Outubro de 2010

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Mechanical engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Biomedical enginnering ; Physical sciences > Physics > Biophysics > Biomechanics

Other information

DOI: 10.1201/b11330-17

Abstract (EN): An aneurysm is a bulge in a weakened portion of a blood vessel wall much like the bulge that results from over-inflating an inner tube. If left untreated, it may burst or rupture causing shock and/or death due to massive blood loss. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is one of the treatments available for aortic aneurysms but, in spite of major advances in the operating techniques, complications still occur and lifelong surveillance is recommended. Current surveillance protocols are based on medical imaging exams that besides being expensive are time consuming. After a brief introduction to EVAR and its complications, this paper reviews post-EVAR surveillance protocols and the current devices to measure endotension. Finally, are introduced two new concepts for a flexible pressure sensor with passive telemetry.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5