Phase Angle as a Prognostic Indicator
PrognostiCheck is a proprietary noninvasive measurement that depicts prognosis by illustrating the plasma cell membrane and the exchange between the intra and extracellular matrices. We use impedance plethysmography, a well-established vascular diagnostic technique to measure the values of resistance (R) and Reactance (Xc) and calculate phase angle (Pa). Phase angle is the arc tangent of Xc/R converted to degrees
Without regression analysis and across disease states and populations phase angle clearly illustrates;
* The presence and progression of disease
* Fluid Balance and Nutrition Status (without regression predictions)
* The effectiveness of a pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic treatment intervention
* Giving an opportunity to modify it to try and optimize a response
* Predicts the timing of non-acute death
* Facilitating the transition from curative-restorative to palliative-hospice care (Transitive Care TM)
Since phase angle values reflect what is happening at the cellular level they act as a “early warning system”. These vales can be used for
* To improve treatment
* To detect disease
* End of life management
* Valuable time to Act
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