Diabetic foot ulcers

Diabetes - Laser Doppler Monitoring And Imaging
Diabetic foot/ulcers/non-healing wounds
We recommend: the moorLDI2 or the moorLDLS2
Diabetic foot ulcers are a chronic, severe and common complication in diabetic
Introduction
patients’ often resulting in limb amputation and increasing the death rate. The
combination of poor nutritional blood flow, endothelial dysfunction and neuropathy
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition in which a person has hyperglycaemia as a result of the pancreas not producing
etc. all render the diabetic foot vulnerable to the formation of non-healing ulcers.
sufficient quantities of insulin, or an inappropriate response of the cells of the body to the insulin which is produced. In either
Studies aiming to correct cellular defects/abnormalities often require the monitoring of
case poor control of diabetes leads to a wide range of long term complications, some of which involve the blood vessels,
microvascular blood flow, and in some cases indicate that increased perfusion at the
leading to problems such as non-healing wounds (ulcers), endothelial dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and in severe
base of diabetic foot ulcers is linked to increased healing (Newton et al, 2002), and
cases leads to limb amputation when neuropathy of the feet is combined with reduced blood flow. According to the World
that control of inflammation can aid diabetic ulcer healing rate (Lau et al, 2009). The
Health Organization (2010), at least 220 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, with this number projected to double
laser Doppler imaging system, moorLDI2-IR, enables the user to image changes in
between 2005 and 2030.
blood flow over the entire wound surface, providing the user with a full colour 2-dimentional map of microvascular flow.
Laser Doppler studies of microvascular blood flow in diabetic
patients – monitoring or imaging?
ULCERS/NON-HEALING WOUNDS - ask us about laser Doppler imaging with the moorLDI2-IR or the moorLDLS2.
Moor Instruments designs and manufactures laser Doppler systems and accessories to investigate blood flow in the
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
Post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia (PORH)
microcirculation. The laser Doppler technique is well established as the most convenient means of assessing tissue blood
flow non-invasively and continuously. Both Monitoring and Imaging systems are available, each of which is particularly suited
The increase in microvascular blood flow following arterial occlusion, post occlusion
to a range of studies and applications. Monitoring allows continuous assessment of flow at one or more sites with the use
reactive hyperaemia (PORH), can be assessed using the non-invasive laser
of optic probes in contact with the tissue. Laser Doppler imaging is a non contact technique and a laser beam is used
Doppler technique. Following release of the arterial occlusion there is a marked
rather than transmitting light with optic probes. Accessories are also available to investigate the effect of thermal, drug and
transient increase in microvascular blood flow to the ischaemic tissues, referred to
pressure stimulation on the microcirculation
as post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia (PORH). Analysis of the PORH response
in diabetes patients has been reported to provide an indication of the presence of
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), including peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD),
microangiopathy (Strain et al, 2005. Yamamoto-Suganuma & Aso, 2009). PORH
is a common complication in Diabetes patients ultimately resulting in impaired skin microcirculation for example of the leg
measurements can be simply and reproducibly performed using the moorVMS-LDF
monitor combined with the automated pressure cuff controller, the moorVMS-PRES,
and foot. The use of laser Doppler for the study of microvascular blood flow in diabetic patients is used in a wide range of
teamed with the powerful PC software for analysis of the PORH response curve.
studies of PVD – for which different laser Doppler techniques are recommended. In the following sections a brief overview of
commonly studied conditions are described and the appropriate laser Doppler technology indicated.
PORH - ask us about automatic pressure cuff control with the moorVMS-PRES and laser Doppler monitoring with the
moorVMS-LDF.
For further details of any these applications and the laser Doppler technology used, please contact your Moor
Instruments representative who will be happy to help and advise you regarding your specific application.
Endothelial Function/Dysfunction
We recommend: moorVMS-LDF and Iontophoresis with the MIC2
Endothelial dysfunction is a pathological state of the lining of the blood vessels (the
endothelium) and is known to contribute to, or result from, several disease states
including diabetes. Laser Doppler methods which have been described in the
literature for the monitoring of endothelial function/dysfunction vary depending upon
the experimental set-up.
Cohen et al, 2008, investigated the effect of a long-term exercise program on
endothelial function (EF). EF was measured using laser Doppler monitoring of blood
flow in response to vasoactive compounds. The group used Iontophoresis to deliver
the vasoactive drugs acetylcholine (Ach) and Sodium Nitroprusside (NaNP) into the skin.
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Diabetes - Laser Doppler Monitoring And Imaging
Diabetic foot/ulcers/non-healing wounds
We recommend: the moorLDI2 or the moorLDLS2
Diabetic foot ulcers are a chronic, severe and common complication in diabetic
Introduction
patients’ often resulting in limb amputation and increasing the death rate. The
combination of poor nutritional blood flow, endothelial dysfunction and neuropathy
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition in which a person has hyperglycaemia as a result of the pancreas not producing
etc. all render the diabetic foot vulnerable to the formation of non-healing ulcers.
sufficient quantities of insulin, or an inappropriate response of the cells of the body to the insulin which is produced. In either
Studies aiming to correct cellular defects/abnormalities often require the monitoring of
case poor control of diabetes leads to a wide range of long term complications, some of which involve the blood vessels,
microvascular blood flow, and in some cases indicate that increased perfusion at the
leading to problems such as non-healing wounds (ulcers), endothelial dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and in severe
base of diabetic foot ulcers is linked to increased healing (Newton et al, 2002), and
cases leads to limb amputation when neuropathy of the feet is combined with reduced blood flow. According to the World
that control of inflammation can aid diabetic ulcer healing rate (Lau et al, 2009). The
Health Organization (2010), at least 220 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, with this number projected to double
laser Doppler imaging system, moorLDI2-IR, enables the user to image changes in
between 2005 and 2030.
blood flow over the entire wound surface, providing the user with a full colour 2-dimentional map of microvascular flow.
Laser Doppler studies of microvascular blood flow in diabetic
patients – monitoring or imaging?
ULCERS/NON-HEALING WOUNDS - ask us about laser Doppler imaging with the moorLDI2-IR or the moorLDLS2.
Moor Instruments designs and manufactures laser Doppler systems and accessories to investigate blood flow in the
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
Post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia (PORH)
microcirculation. The laser Doppler technique is well established as the most convenient means of assessing tissue blood
flow non-invasively and continuously. Both Monitoring and Imaging systems are available, each of which is particularly suited
The increase in microvascular blood flow following arterial occlusion, post occlusion
to a range of studies and applications. Monitoring allows continuous assessment of flow at one or more sites with the use
reactive hyperaemia (PORH), can be assessed using the non-invasive laser
of optic probes in contact with the tissue. Laser Doppler imaging is a non contact technique and a laser beam is used
Doppler technique. Following release of the arterial occlusion there is a marked
rather than transmitting light with optic probes. Accessories are also available to investigate the effect of thermal, drug and
transient increase in microvascular blood flow to the ischaemic tissues, referred to
pressure stimulation on the microcirculation
as post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia (PORH). Analysis of the PORH response
in diabetes patients has been reported to provide an indication of the presence of
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), including peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD),
microangiopathy (Strain et al, 2005. Yamamoto-Suganuma & Aso, 2009). PORH
is a common complication in Diabetes patients ultimately resulting in impaired skin microcirculation for example of the leg
measurements can be simply and reproducibly performed using the moorVMS-LDF
monitor combined with the automated pressure cuff controller, the moorVMS-PRES,
and foot. The use of laser Doppler for the study of microvascular blood flow in diabetic patients is used in a wide range of
teamed with the powerful PC software for analysis of the PORH response curve.
studies of PVD – for which different laser Doppler techniques are recommended. In the following sections a brief overview of
commonly studied conditions are described and the appropriate laser Doppler technology indicated.
PORH - ask us about automatic pressure cuff control with the moorVMS-PRES and laser Doppler monitoring with the
moorVMS-LDF.
For further details of any these applications and the laser Doppler technology used, please contact your Moor
Instruments representative who will be happy to help and advise you regarding your specific application.
Endothelial Function/Dysfunction
We recommend: moorVMS-LDF and Iontophoresis with the MIC2
Endothelial dysfunction is a pathological state of the lining of the blood vessels (the
endothelium) and is known to contribute to, or result from, several disease states
including diabetes. Laser Doppler methods which have been described in the
literature for the monitoring of endothelial function/dysfunction vary depending upon
the experimental set-up.
Cohen et al, 2008, investigated the effect of a long-term exercise program on
endothelial function (EF). EF was measured using laser Doppler monitoring of blood
flow in response to vasoactive compounds. The group used Iontophoresis to deliver
the vasoactive drugs acetylcholine (Ach) and Sodium Nitroprusside (NaNP) into the skin.
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2
Hind limb ischaemia/Angiogenesis
Forst et al, 2005, investigated the impact of insulin on EF and microvascular flow in the postprandial state. Blood flow was
monitored in the dorsum of the foot using a laser Doppler monitor, with vasoactive challenge performed via the Iontophoresis
of Ach.
We recommend: the moorLDI2-HR
ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION - ask us about laser Doppler monitoring with the moorVMS-LDF and Iontophoresis with the
The formation of new blood vessels, angiogenesis, is a normal physiological
MIC2.
response to tissue ischaemia. The literature suggests that Diabetes patients have
endothelial dysfunction and also impaired angiogenesis in response to ischaemia
Skin perfusion pressure (SPP)
(Huang et al, 2008). The moorLDI2-HR, high resolution laser Doppler imaging
system, enables non-invasive assessment of global perfusion in the ischaemic
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
hind limb of mice and rats without the need for tracer dyes. Measurements can be
performed over a number of days resulting in a sequence of full colour 2-dimentional
Skin Perfusion Pressure (SPP) is the pressure required for restoring microcirculatory
maps of microvascular flow of re-perfusion of the ischaemic limb following
blood flow following release of carefully controlled occlusion. The measurement
development of collateral vessels.
of SPP with laser Doppler is a non-invasive test. It has proved useful in the
assessment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) for both critical ischaemia
HIND LIMB ISCHAEMIA and ANGIOGENESIS - ask us about laser Doppler imaging with the moorLDI2-HR.
(Castronuovo, 1997, Castronuovo et al, 1997), and also for the determination of
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
optimal levels for amputation (Tsuji et al, 2008). There are also indications in the
literature that SPP measurements are useful indicators for wound healing potential
(Yamada et al, 2008). The combined moorVMS-PRES and moorVMS-LDF systems
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and MIC2
enable simple, rapid and reproducible measurement of SPP. The user friendly PC
software enables protocols to be written which exactly match user requirements for individual experimental conditions – the
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a serious complication of diabetes, which
user is in no way limited to pre-defined protocols.
can ultimately lead to gangrene and amputation of the foot/lower limb. Symptoms
of DPN in the foot/lower limb include; numbness and tingling, loss of sensation and
LIMB/TOE/ANKLE & FOOT PRESSURE - ask us about automatic pressure cuff control with the moorVMS-PRES and
muscle weakness. The exact mechanisms of DPN are not completely understood
laser Doppler monitoring with the moorVMS-LDF.
however considerable evidence indicates that abnormalities in the microvasculature
contribute to nerve hypoxia (Malik et al, 2006).
Toe pressure
DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY - ask us about laser Doppler monitoring
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
with the moorVMS-LDF and Iontophoresis with the MIC2.
Toe Blood Pressure (TBP) is the measurement of distal limb systolic blood pressure
moorVMS-LDF
Probes
moorVMS-PRES
MIC2
moorLDI2
moorLDI2-HR
moorLDLS2
Foot pressure measurements: toe,
pressure, ABPI, PORH, SPP
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
at the toe. TBP is particularly useful in patients with noncompressible tibial arteries,
for example those suffering long-standing diabetes, renal failure or other disorders
where vascular calcification is present (Clement, TASC II, 2008). TBP can be used
in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) to assess the severity of ischaemia
(Ubbink, 2004) and ultimately lead to early treatment and/or prevention of the
formation of ischaemic ulcers in the lower limb. Routine measurements of TBP can
be performed simply and rapidly using the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
Endothelial Function/Dysfunction
Y
Y
-
Y
-
-
-
Diabetic foot ulcers/non-healing
wounds
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
Y
-
Y
-
-
-
Hind limb ischaemia/ Angiogenesis
systems with the default protocol. The user-friendly software enables user defined
protocols as required for research – the user is not limited to pre-defined protocols.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
LIMB/TOE/ANKLE & FOOT PRESSURE - ask us about automatic pressure cuff control with the moorVMS-PRES and
Table showing equipment required for a range of diabetic studies.
laser Doppler monitoring with the moorVMS-LDF.
References
Castronuovo J. J. 1997 Diagnosis of critical limb ischemia with skin perfusion pressure measurements. The Journal of
Vascular Technology, 21(3), 175-179.
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4
Hind limb ischaemia/Angiogenesis
Forst et al, 2005, investigated the impact of insulin on EF and microvascular flow in the postprandial state. Blood flow was
monitored in the dorsum of the foot using a laser Doppler monitor, with vasoactive challenge performed via the Iontophoresis
of Ach.
We recommend: the moorLDI2-HR
ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION - ask us about laser Doppler monitoring with the moorVMS-LDF and Iontophoresis with the
The formation of new blood vessels, angiogenesis, is a normal physiological
MIC2.
response to tissue ischaemia. The literature suggests that Diabetes patients have
endothelial dysfunction and also impaired angiogenesis in response to ischaemia
Skin perfusion pressure (SPP)
(Huang et al, 2008). The moorLDI2-HR, high resolution laser Doppler imaging
system, enables non-invasive assessment of global perfusion in the ischaemic
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
hind limb of mice and rats without the need for tracer dyes. Measurements can be
performed over a number of days resulting in a sequence of full colour 2-dimentional
Skin Perfusion Pressure (SPP) is the pressure required for restoring microcirculatory
maps of microvascular flow of re-perfusion of the ischaemic limb following
blood flow following release of carefully controlled occlusion. The measurement
development of collateral vessels.
of SPP with laser Doppler is a non-invasive test. It has proved useful in the
assessment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) for both critical ischaemia
HIND LIMB ISCHAEMIA and ANGIOGENESIS - ask us about laser Doppler imaging with the moorLDI2-HR.
(Castronuovo, 1997, Castronuovo et al, 1997), and also for the determination of
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
optimal levels for amputation (Tsuji et al, 2008). There are also indications in the
literature that SPP measurements are useful indicators for wound healing potential
(Yamada et al, 2008). The combined moorVMS-PRES and moorVMS-LDF systems
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and MIC2
enable simple, rapid and reproducible measurement of SPP. The user friendly PC
software enables protocols to be written which exactly match user requirements for individual experimental conditions – the
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a serious complication of diabetes, which
user is in no way limited to pre-defined protocols.
can ultimately lead to gangrene and amputation of the foot/lower limb. Symptoms
of DPN in the foot/lower limb include; numbness and tingling, loss of sensation and
LIMB/TOE/ANKLE & FOOT PRESSURE - ask us about automatic pressure cuff control with the moorVMS-PRES and
muscle weakness. The exact mechanisms of DPN are not completely understood
laser Doppler monitoring with the moorVMS-LDF.
however considerable evidence indicates that abnormalities in the microvasculature
contribute to nerve hypoxia (Malik et al, 2006).
Toe pressure
DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY - ask us about laser Doppler monitoring
We recommend: the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
with the moorVMS-LDF and Iontophoresis with the MIC2.
Toe Blood Pressure (TBP) is the measurement of distal limb systolic blood pressure
moorVMS-LDF
Probes
moorVMS-PRES
MIC2
moorLDI2
moorLDI2-HR
moorLDLS2
Foot pressure measurements: toe,
pressure, ABPI, PORH, SPP
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
at the toe. TBP is particularly useful in patients with noncompressible tibial arteries,
for example those suffering long-standing diabetes, renal failure or other disorders
where vascular calcification is present (Clement, TASC II, 2008). TBP can be used
in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) to assess the severity of ischaemia
(Ubbink, 2004) and ultimately lead to early treatment and/or prevention of the
formation of ischaemic ulcers in the lower limb. Routine measurements of TBP can
be performed simply and rapidly using the moorVMS-LDF and moorVMS-PRES
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Y
Y
Y
-
-
-
-
Endothelial Function/Dysfunction
Y
Y
-
Y
-
-
-
Diabetic foot ulcers/non-healing
wounds
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
Y
-
Y
-
-
-
Hind limb ischaemia/ Angiogenesis
systems with the default protocol. The user-friendly software enables user defined
protocols as required for research – the user is not limited to pre-defined protocols.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
LIMB/TOE/ANKLE & FOOT PRESSURE - ask us about automatic pressure cuff control with the moorVMS-PRES and
Table showing equipment required for a range of diabetic studies.
laser Doppler monitoring with the moorVMS-LDF.
References
Castronuovo J. J. 1997 Diagnosis of critical limb ischemia with skin perfusion pressure measurements. The Journal of
Vascular Technology, 21(3), 175-179.
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Castronuovo J. J., Adera, H. M., Smiell J. M., Price, R. 1997 Skin perfusion pressure measurement is valuable in the
diagnosis of critical limb ischemia. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 26 (4), 629-637.
Clement D. 2008 Diagnosis and evaluation of peripheral artery disease – non invasive vascular laboratory and imaging
techniques. Based on the Inter-Society Consensus. www.tasc-2-pad.org
Cohen, N.D., Dunstan D. W., Robinson C., Vulikh E., Zimmet P. Z. and Shaw J. E. 2008 Improved endothelial function
following 14-month resistance exercise training program in adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical
Practice, 79, 405-411
Forst T., Forst S., Strunk K., Löbig M., Welter K., Kazda C., Pfützner A. 2005 Impact of insulin on microvascular blood
flow and endothelial cell function in the postprandial state in patients with Type I diabetes. Journal of Diabetes and its
Complications, 19, 128-132
Huang P., Sata M., Nishimatsu H., Sumi M., Hirata Y., Nagai R. 2008 Pioglitazone ameliorates endothelial dysfunction and
restores ischaemia-induced angiogenesis in diabetic mice. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 62, 46-52
Jaffer U., Aslam M., Standfield N. 2008 Impaired hyperaemic and rhythmic vasomotor response in Type 1 diabetes mellitus
patients: A predictor of early peripheral vascular disease. European Journal of Endovascular Surgery, 35, 603-606
Lau T. W., Lam F. F. Y., Lau K. M., Chan Y. W., Lee K. M., Sahota D. S., Ho Y. Y., Fung K. P., Leung P. C., Lau C. B. S. 2009
Pharmacological investigation on the wound healing effects of Radix Rehmanniae in an animal model of diabetic foot ulcer.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 123, 155-162
Malik R., Veves A., Tesfaye S. 2006 Ameliorating human neuropathy: Lessons from implanting hematopoietic mononuclear
cells. Experimental Neurology, 201, 7-14
Newton D. J., Khan F., Belch J. J. F., Mitchell M. R., Leese G. P. 2002 Blood flow changes in diabetic foot ulcers treated
with dermal replacement therapy. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 41(4), 233-237
Strain D.W., Chaturvedi N., Bulpitt C. J., Rajkumar C., Shore A. C. 2005 Albumin excretion rate and cardiovascular risk.
Could the association be explained by early microvascular dysfunction? Diabetes, 54, 1816-1822
Tsuji, Y., Hiroto, T., Kitano, I., Tahara, S., Sugiyama, D. 2008 Importance of skin perfusion pressure in treatment of critical
limb ischemia. Wound Research, Apr, Issue 4.
Ubbink, D, Th. 2004 Toe blood pressure measurements in patients suspected of leg ischaemia: A new laser Doppler device
compared with photoplethysmography. European Journal of Endovascular Surgery, 27, 629-634
Yamada, T., Ohta, T., Ishibashi, H., Sugimoto, I., Iwata, H., Takahashi, M., Kawanishs, J. (2008) Clinical reliability and utility of
skin perfusion pressure measurement in ischemic limbs – Comparison with other non-invasive diagnostic methods. Journal
of Vascular Surgery, 47(2), 318-323.
Yamamoto-Suganuma R., Aso Y. 2009 Relationship between post-occlusive forearm skin reactive hyperaemia and vascular
disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes – A novel index for detecting micro- and macrovascular dysfunction using laser
Doppler flowmetry. Diabet Med 26, 83-88.
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