Why should a Healthcare Professional perform Arterial Stiffness assessments?

The pathological state known as endothelial dysfunction is the earliest clinically detectable stage of cardiovascular disease (which includes heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease). Arterial Stiffness assessments are strongly recommended by the American Heart Association.

Why should a Healthcare Professional perform Autonomic Nervous System assessments?

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) diseases, can sometimes cause autonomic neuropathy which may result in damage to autonomic nerves. ANS damage may disrupt signals between the brain and portions of the autonomic nervous system, such as the heart, blood vessels and sweat glands, resulting in decreased or abnormal performance of one or more involuntary body functions.

Why should Healthcare Professionals perform Sudomotr Function assessments?

Sympathetic skin response is part of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) assessment. It has been proven that long term damage to the Sympathetic C-fiber may cause complications such as peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot neuropathy or otherwise. Early detection of sudomotor dysfunction is recommended by the American Diabetes Association.