ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2026
Three-dimensional laser scanning technology for accurate lower limb edema assessment in heart failure patients: a feasibility study.
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Introduction: Lower limb edema is a common manifestation in older adults with heart failure, adversely affecting both physical well-being and functional capacity. Accurate measurement tools are essential for effective clinical management. This feasibility study aimed to evaluate the potential of three-dimensional laser scanning (3DLS) for lower limb volume assessment by examining its preliminary agreement and repeatability compared the traditional circumferential method (CM). Materials and methods: Heart failure older adults ( Results: Significant correlations were observed between all digital methods and the CM. In particular, DELA VERT-3DLS method showed the highest correlation (r = 0.856; Conclusion: These preliminary findings suggest that 3DLS is a feasible and potentially practical approach for lower limb volumetric assessment in older adults with heart failure. However, given the small sample size, further studies with larger cohorts are warranted to confirm feasibility and explore reliability, agreement, and clinical applicability.
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