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Neuropathy & Testing
Early Detection & Procedures
Which Patients Require ANS Testing?
Patients with symptoms and diseases suggesting Autonomic Neuropathy.
Autonomic Neuropathy is a nerve disorder, and is often associated with the following diseases:
• Autoimmune Disease
• Diabetes
• HIV
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Disease
• Thyroid Disease
• Additionally, certain medications could be responsible for Autonomic Neuropathy.
Test Method & Procedures
METHOD:
• SUDOMOTOR FUNCTION TEST – early detection of potential risk for small fiber neuropathy
• Galvanic Skin Response Using electrodes and steel plates
• AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM TEST - detection of potential risk for:
• Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy (DAN)
• Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN)
• Other hidden diseases: Vascular Abnormalities, Orthostatic
Hypertension, Sybciope, and more
• Photoplethysmograpy “Pulse Wave Analsis” - technique via the finger probe
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Assessment
• Cardiac Autonomic Reflex Test (CARTs)
• Oscillometric Blood Pressure - autonomic blood pressure
device
• Beat to Beat blood pressure recording
• ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION TEST - early detection of risk for endothelial dysfunction
PROCEDURE:
• Testing is performed and completely non-invasive. The recordings include a base line phase where the patient is relaxed, and a testing phase (CARTs) where the patient is asked to perform basic breathing exercises and one active postural change. Scores are calculated based on several recorded parameters, and allows for a fast and intuitive interpretation of the color coded results.
