Three-dimensional laser scanning technology for accurate lower limb edema assessment in heart failure patients: a feasibility study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Three-dimensional laser scanning technology for accurate lower limb edema assessment in heart failure patients: a feasibility study

  • By

  • Lorenzo Lippi

  • Mauro Nascimben

  • Alessio Turco

  • Fjorelo Refati

  • Valter De Michelis

  • Alessandro de Sire

  • Marco Invernizzi

  • Lia Rimondini

  • July 15, 2026

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    Lower limb edema is prevalent in older heart failure patients, impacting their physical well-being and functional capacity.

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    This feasibility study evaluated three-dimensional laser scanning (3DLS) for measuring lower limb volume compared to the circumferential method (CM).

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    The study involved 8 heart failure patients with a mean age of 73 years, assessing limb volumes using both CM and 3DLS.

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    The DELA VERT-3DLS method showed a high correlation with CM (r = 0.856; p < 0.001), indicating potential agreement between the methods.

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    Preliminary findings suggest that 3DLS may be a feasible approach for assessing lower limb edema, warranting further studies with larger cohorts.

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Three-dimensional laser scanning technology for accurate lower limb edema assessment in heart failure patients: a feasibility study

  • by Lorenzo Lippi, Mauro Nascimben, Alessio Turco, Fjorelo Refati, Valter De Michelis, Alessandro de Sire, Marco Invernizzi, Lia Rimondini

  • July 15, 2026

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