Capillaroscope

Capillaroscopy is a method for studying the microvasculature, based on visualization of capillaries.

Description of the method

The capillaroscopy method is as follows:

1. A tissue or fluid sample containing capillaries is placed between two glass slides;
2. A special dye is applied to one of the slides, which allows the capillaries to be visualized;
3. The slides are then placed under a microscope and the capillary network is examined.

Capillaries typically have a diameter of 5 to 40 microns, and their walls are made of endothelial cells, the epithelial cells that line the inside of blood vessels. Endothelial cells form single-layer squamous epithelium, which is an important element in the regulation of blood flow in capillaries.

Capillaroscopy can provide information about the state of the capillary network, including the diameter, shape and number of capillaries, as well as the state of endothelial cells.

Thus, capillaroscopy is an important method for studying microcirculation in tissues, which can help identify various diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system.

Capillaroscopy is a technique for studying the blood vessels of humans and animals, which allows one to visually study the configuration of their lumen. The gap should be equal to or less than the diameter of a human hair. The study is subjective, since only hand-held optics are used as a capillaroscope. The configuration of the lumen of blood vessels under magnification allows doctors to determine the type of arteriosclerosis and its severity.

Capillary angiography of the veins of the extremities is a method for studying the veins of the lower extremities using contrast, one of the types of venography. It is used for diagnosing diseases of the venous system in angioneurology, phlebology and vascular surgery.

In modern medicine, there is no simpler or more economical procedure for monitoring the health of the veins. With its help, the doctor can see any part of the thrombosed vein - just lightly massage the sore area of ​​​​the arm. To do this, today you can buy a capillary angiograph in Moscow in almost any hospital or diagnostic center, as long as there is at least one operating room and a minimum team of specialists. The device is simple and compact, convenient for the patient and the doctor. The ability to obtain a color image of the veins virtually eliminates the possibility of a doctor’s error during examination. The method does not require the use of expensive expensive consumables and can be performed both on an outpatient basis and in an inpatient setting.

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