| abstract |
The present invention describes rapid non-invasive methods for measuring vasodilation or changes in blood flow in a patient following administration of at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one vasoactive agent. The method comprises administration of at least one compound to the patient followed by monitoring the temperature change of an area of interest using infrared thermography. |